Zürich
Overall Project Manager HVAC (m/f/d)
- 21 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 120 000 - 125 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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Overall Project Manager HVAC (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF120,000 - 125,000How does building technology become the driving force for sustainable development? Our Rocken partner is an engineering and planning company specialising in technical solutions in the fields of electrical, HVAC, energy, and security systems. With interdisciplinary teams, the company accompanies projects from the initial idea to ongoing operation. The focus is on future-proof concepts that combine technical precision with ecological responsibility. Innovative methods such as automated quality assurance and digital planning processes shape daily work. The company is fully led by active managers – this creates short decision-making paths and genuine co-creation. Here you work in an environment where expertise and initiative are equally valued. Are you ready to tackle technical challenges with passion? Then our Rocken partner looks forward to hearing from you.
Role:
On behalf of a client, we are seeking an experienced professional for the overall project management of demanding building technology projects in the HVAC sector. You will take on the technical, organisational, and economic responsibility for interdisciplinary planning projects and accompany them from the initial feasibility study to handover to the client. The focus is on integral building technology planning, professional leadership of internal project teams, as well as the technical and spatial coordination of the trades heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitation. The position combines strategic project management, technical planning expertise, and client consulting with comprehensive responsibility for demanding construction projects of various sizes.
Responsibilities:
Overall project management of building technology projects across all relevant SIA service phases from study and preliminary design to realisation and handover
Professional and organisational leadership of internal project teams consisting of specialist planners, designers, and junior project managers
Responsibility for integral planning and coordination of HVAC trades considering technical, energetic, economic, and operational requirements
Independent project management of individual HVAC sub-trades as well as ensuring proper planning and implementation
Coordination of building technology interfaces with architecture, structural engineering, electrical planning, building automation, and other disciplines
Execution of technical and spatial coordination including checking installation zones, technical areas, cable routing, and cross-trade interfaces
Responsibility for cost, schedule, and quality management as well as monitoring project budgets, planning services, and agreed milestones
Development and evaluation of technical concepts and system variants considering energy efficiency, sustainability, and life cycle costs
Coordination and quality assurance of planning documents, calculations, and technical documentation according to applicable Swiss standards and guidelines
Preparation of project submissions, decision bases, and final documentation for clients, authorities, and other project participants
Direct support and consulting of clients as well as leading project and coordination meetings with internal and external specialists
Accompanying tendering, execution, and commissioning including technical acceptance, defect management, and handover of building technology systems
Qualifications:
Completed studies as a building services engineer FH/HTL with a focus on HVAC or further training as a certified technician HF building services, alternatively comparable qualification with corresponding professional experience
At least 5 years of professional experience in building services planning, ideally with responsibility for interdisciplinary HVAC projects and project teams
Solid expertise in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitation as well as experience in integral building services planning and technical coordination
In-depth knowledge of Swiss SIA standards and relevant building services guidelines as well as experience in project execution across several SIA service phases
Experience in professional leadership of planners and junior project managers as well as coordination of internal and external disciplines
Confident use of MS Office and CAD planning software; knowledge of BIM-supported building services planning and digital coordination processes is an advantage
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for technical project management, client consulting, and preparation of planning and project documentation
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours: Flexible working time model
- Good transport connections and accessibility: Modern workplace in a good transport location (Oerlikon train station)
- Market- and performance-based salaries: Contemporary remuneration
- Above-average holidays and days off: 5 weeks holiday
- Attractive training and development opportunities: Internal training and development programme
- Open corporate culture: A varied and development-capable activity in a collegial team
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