Zürich
Project Manager HVAC (m/f/d)
- 19 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 110 000 - 115 000 /year
- English (Intermediate), German (Intermediate)
- 8001 Zürich
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Project Manager HVAC (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF110,000 - 115,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional as Project Manager HVAC / Ventilation Planning and Site Supervision for the independent planning and realisation of demanding building technology projects in an established Swiss engineering and planning office. You will take responsibility for HVAC projects with a focus on ventilation technology and accompany these from concept development through design and execution planning to commissioning. The focus is on the dimensioning of room air technology systems, CAD planning with Plancal Nova, site supervision as well as the coordination of interdisciplinary project teams. The position combines technical building services planning, energy-efficient system concepts and project management with responsibility for costs, deadlines and execution quality.
Responsibilities:
Project management HVAC / Ventilation: Independent leadership and handling of demanding HVAC and ventilation projects from the concept phase to realisation.
Concept and preliminary planning: Development of ventilation concepts, system variants, technical feasibility studies and economical system solutions.
Dimensioning of ventilation systems: Performing air volume calculations, duct network dimensioning, pressure loss calculations and design of room air technology components.
Execution planning and CAD: Creation and coordination of ventilation plans, installation schematics, detail drawings and technical execution documents, preferably with Plancal Nova.
Energy efficiency and sustainability: Development and evaluation of energy-optimised ventilation systems, heat recovery concepts and demand-oriented system solutions.
Tendering and submission: Preparation of specifications, technical descriptions, tender documents and offer comparisons.
Coordination of specialist planners: Coordination of ventilation planning with architects, structural engineers, electrical planners, heating and sanitary planners as well as other project participants.
Site supervision ventilation: Conducting site inspections, technical execution checks and quality controls during installation.
Cost and schedule management: Monitoring project budgets, plan delivery dates, construction processes, change orders and project milestones.
Project and construction meetings: Organisation and leadership of planning meetings, specialist coordination, construction meetings and technical consultations.
Commissioning and acceptance: Accompanying functional tests, air volume measurements, commissioning, defect rectifications and technical final acceptance.
Project team leadership and client support: Professional coordination of internal building services planners and project staff, mentoring of junior professionals as well as advising clients and principals.
Qualifications:
Completed higher technical or university education in building services engineering, for example as a certified technician HF building services or building services engineer FH with a focus on HVAC or ventilation.
Several years of professional experience in ventilation planning and site supervision of demanding building technology projects in Switzerland.
Sound knowledge in design, dimensioning and execution planning of room air technology systems, including air volume calculation, duct network planning and system hydraulics.
Very good CAD skills, ideally with Plancal Nova, as well as confident use of MS Office and industry-standard calculation programmes.
Knowledge of relevant Swiss SIA standards, SWKI guidelines and energy requirements for ventilation and HVAC systems.
Experience in technical project management, coordination of specialist planners, site supervision and leadership of small project teams.
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for technical documentation, project and construction meetings as well as collaboration with clients, specialist planners and contractors.
Benefits:
- Participation in health measures
- Attractive benefits in case of illness or accident
- Attractive pension and insurance benefits
- Market- and performance-based salaries
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Open corporate culture
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