Aarau
Project Manager Client Representation (m/f/d)
- 29 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 115 000 - 120 000 /year
- German (Intermediate)
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Project Manager Client Representation (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF115,000 - 120,000Modern administration meets diverse opportunities for design: Our Rocken partner is an important player in the public sector and significantly shapes daily life. From education to health, mobility, and culture – services for the population are developed and implemented here. The spectrum ranges from administrative tasks and legislation to innovative digital services. The work is characterised by reliability, citizen proximity, and the aspiration to tackle societal challenges together. Flat hierarchies and interdisciplinary collaboration create space for independent action. Would you like to contribute your expertise meaningfully and participate in projects that directly impact people’s everyday lives? Then our Rocken partner looks forward to your application.
Role:
On behalf of a client, we are seeking an experienced professional for client representation, construction project management, and strategic development of public real estate in the canton of Aargau. You will independently lead and manage demanding new build, conversion, renovation, and maintenance projects from project development to commissioning. The focus is on overall project responsibility on the client side, cost, schedule, and quality management, as well as compliance with public procurement law (IVöB). The position combines architectural expertise and sustainable real estate management with the coordination of internal and external planning teams and the implementation of operational and structural requirements of public institutions.
Responsibilities:
Independent client-side leadership and management of small to large building projects from project development through planning and realisation to commissioning
Assuming client representation for public new builds, renovations, conversions, and maintenance projects within the cantonal real estate portfolio
Responsibility for cost, schedule, and quality management including project budgets, cost forecasts, schedule control, and quality monitoring
Ensuring compliance with approved project and commitment credits as well as monitoring the economical and appropriate use of funds
Conducting and coordinating public procurement procedures according to the Intercantonal Agreement on Public Procurement (IVöB)
Developing project definitions, space programmes, and user requirements in collaboration with public institutions and internal specialist departments
Leading and coordinating internal and external project teams from architecture, civil engineering, building services, and other disciplines
Assessing and further developing architectural concepts considering building culture, functionality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability
Integrating ecological and economic sustainability goals in materialisation, energy efficiency, life cycle costs, and resource use
Managing digital planning and construction processes including BIM-supported project coordination, document management, and quality assurance
Preparing and presenting decision-making bases, project reports, and credit applications for internal committees and public clients
Organising and accompanying building inspections, commissioning, and project handovers including defect management, final accounting, and project documentation
Qualifications:
Completed architecture studies at ETH/FH with solid professional experience in construction project management and leading demanding building projects
Experience in client representation and management of public construction projects as well as knowledge of public procurement law according to IVöB is an advantage
In-depth knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, building regulations, and planning processes as well as project phases from development to commissioning
Extensive experience in cost, schedule, and quality management including project budgeting, credit monitoring, and construction cost controlling
Confidence in the professional assessment of architectural concepts with special attention to building culture, sustainable construction methods, and life cycle considerations
Experience with digital planning and construction processes, preferably BIM methodology, as well as knowledge of project management, cost planning, and documentation software
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for project reports, procurement documents, negotiations, and communication with users, authorities, and planning partners
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
- Good transport connections and accessibility
- Flexible working hours: Flexible working hours / mobile-flexible working
- Open corporate culture
- Comfortable office with modern infrastructure
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