Zürich
Project Manager Construction Management (m/f/d)
- 27 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 125 000 - 130 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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Project Manager Construction Management (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF125,000 - 130,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional for the strategic and operational management of demanding construction and infrastructure projects in the public and transport sectors. You will take on the client and user representation and be responsible for several projects from SIA phases 2 to 5, from project development to realisation. The focus is on overall project management, coordination of different stakeholders, public procurement and approval procedures, as well as cost, schedule and risk management. The position combines comprehensive project responsibility with railway law planning approval procedures, sustainable infrastructure development, and the integration of operational requirements.
Responsibilities:
Independent management and control of several demanding construction and infrastructure projects in SIA phases 2 to 5 as client or user representative
Definition of project goals, scope of services, project organisation and resource planning considering the requirements of ownership, users and operators
Overall coordination of interdisciplinary project teams from architecture, civil engineering, building services, transport planning and facility management
Coordination with public clients, transport companies, authorities and external planning partners as well as management of complex project-specific interfaces
Initiation, coordination and support of railway law planning approval procedures (PGV) according to the Railway Act in cooperation with the responsible federal authorities
Coordination of cantonal and municipal building permit procedures including review of required application, planning and approval documents
Planning and execution of public tendering and awarding procedures in compliance with Swiss public procurement law
Responsibility for project controlling regarding costs, schedules, quality, scope of services and project progress, including with SAP
Establishment and management of project-specific risk and change management including action planning and monitoring of critical project milestones
Integration of facility management and later operational requirements into project development, execution planning and realisation
Conducting project, coordination and decision meetings as well as preparation and support of negotiations with internal and external project participants
Preparation of feasibility analyses, decision bases, project reports, investment proposals and management presentations for responsible decision-making bodies
Qualifications:
Completed studies as architect ETH/FH or civil engineer ETH/FH or comparable recognised higher education in construction
Several years of professional experience in client representation, overall project management or construction management of demanding public construction and infrastructure projects
Sound knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, especially SIA 103, 112, 113 and 118, as well as relevant planning and construction processes
Proven experience with railway law planning approval procedures (PGV) according to the Railway Act as well as cantonal and municipal approval procedures
In-depth knowledge of Swiss construction, planning and public procurement law including tendering and awarding procedures
Experience in project controlling, cost and schedule management, risk management and resource planning, ideally with SAP
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for approval documents, contract negotiations, project reports and official decision bases
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Well-coordinated and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
- 13th month salary
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Zurich