Project Manager (m/f/d)

Project Manager (m/f/d)

Role:

On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional for client-side project management of demanding new build and refurbishment projects in residential construction, starting 1 January 2027 or by arrangement. You will take overall responsibility for managing and developing diverse construction projects and represent the interests of the client from project initiation to successful handover. The focus is on ensuring architectural quality, monitoring costs and deadlines, and implementing economical, ecological, and age-appropriate housing concepts. The position combines strategic client representation, real estate development, and professional project controlling with a special focus on non-profit and sustainable residential construction.

Responsibilities:

• Independent client-side management of new build, refurbishment, and renovation projects in residential construction from project development to handover

• Representing the client’s interests vis-à-vis architects, specialist planners, authorities, construction companies, and other project participants

• Responsibility for client-side project controlling including ongoing monitoring of costs, deadlines, quality, and project risks

• Management and coordination of all planning and implementation phases, taking into account strategic goals and economic framework conditions

• Ensuring high architectural and functional quality with a special focus on age-appropriate, barrier-free, and long-term usable housing

• Preparation and evaluation of project bases, feasibility studies, and decision proposals for investment and development projects

• Monitoring compliance with legal requirements and building regulations as well as coordinating the necessary planning and approval procedures

• Integration of ecological and economic sustainability goals into project development, material selection, construction methods, and long-term building use

• Coordination and management of external planning and execution teams as well as ensuring structured and goal-oriented collaboration

• Support of public procurement and tendering procedures including preparation of tenders, evaluation of offers, and participation in awarding decisions

• Coordination with municipal and cantonal specialist offices on issues of housing promotion, approval, financing, and structural development

• Preparation of project reports, cost forecasts, and decision bases as well as support for building inspections, commissioning, and project closures

Qualifications:

• Completed architecture studies at ETH or FH or an equivalent higher technical construction education; further training in real estate development, project development, or business administration is an advantage

• Several years of proven professional experience in planning, project management, and realisation of demanding building projects, preferably in residential construction

• Experience in client representation and client-side project management, ideally within a public, non-profit, or institutional client organisation

• Sound knowledge of cost, schedule, quality, and risk management as well as management of interdisciplinary planning and implementation teams

• Knowledge of public procurement, relevant Swiss SIA standards, and the planning and approval procedures of the city of Zurich, or willingness to acquire these in depth

• Interest in age-friendly, barrier-free, and cost-conscious construction as well as understanding of ecological sustainability, non-profit housing, and cantonal or municipal housing promotion

• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for project management, communication with authorities, and reporting, as well as an independent, structured, responsible, and communicative working style

• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Interesting and varied activities/projects
• Experienced and dynamic team
• Market- and performance-based salaries

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Work location
Zurich