Thun
Overall Project Manager Construction / Client Representation (m/f/d)
- 22 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 130 000 - 135 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 3600 Thun
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Overall Project Manager Construction / Client Representation (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF130,000 - 135,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced individual for the overall project management and client representation of demanding building construction and infrastructure projects within a diverse real estate portfolio. You will assume strategic, technical and economic responsibility for complex construction projects and accompany them from project development to realisation. A particular focus is on operational properties, special buildings and security-relevant infrastructures with high requirements for functionality, availability and long-term use. The position combines strategic construction management, entrepreneurial project control and interdisciplinary leadership responsibility in a demanding real estate environment.
Responsibilities:
Independent overall project management and client representation for demanding building construction, conversion, renovation and site infrastructure projects
Responsibility for strategic and operational project execution over SIA phases 2-5 from planning to realisation
Definition and coordination of strategic project goals and framework conditions taking into account operational, technical and economic requirements
Development of procedural concepts, project structure plans and project organisations to ensure efficient and comprehensible project control
Building and leading interdisciplinary project teams from internal departments, external planners, specialists and executing companies
Representation of owner and user interests as well as coordination of different requirements within a complex real estate and operational environment
Responsibility for cost, schedule and quality management including budget monitoring, schedule control and verification of agreed project services
Establishment and implementation of project-specific risk management with early identification of technical, financial and organisational challenges
Preparation of well-founded decision bases, project proposals and management reports for internal decision-making bodies and responsible executives
Coordination of construction projects in the environment of security-relevant special properties considering increased requirements for operational processes, access and technical infrastructure
Ensuring structured communication and coordination with all stakeholders including users, authorities, specialist planners and executing companies
Management of project implementation up to acceptance and handover including quality controls, final documentation and coordination with real estate and operational management
Qualifications:
Completed studies in architecture or civil engineering ETH/FH or an equivalent higher technical qualification; further training in project management or real estate management is an advantage
Several years of solid experience in overall project management and construction project management of demanding building construction and infrastructure projects in the Swiss construction environment
Proven experience in client representation or overarching project control with responsibility for project budgets, schedules, quality and economic objectives
Very good knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, construction and planning processes as well as established project management methods over SIA phases 2-5
Strong understanding of operational and technical requirements of complex properties, ideally in the area of industrial, operational or special buildings
Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills as well as entrepreneurial thinking and a structured, solution-oriented working style
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for project management, preparation of decision bases and communication with internal and external stakeholders; French and English skills are an advantage
Benefits:
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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Work location
Thun