Zürich
Project Manager (m/f/d)
- 15 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 110 000 - 115 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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Project Manager (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF110,000 - 115,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional as a project manager in architecture for an established Swiss architectural firm specialising in demanding building projects, renovations, and extensions. You will take on the independent planning and project management of a major renovation and extension project in Zurich and accompany the construction project from project organisation through execution planning to structural implementation. The focus is on coordinating authorities and specialist planners, technical and constructive project work, as well as digital architectural planning with ArchiCAD 2D and 3D. You will actively shape the project processes from the outset and take responsibility for planning quality, deadlines, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Architecture project management: Independently leading a demanding renovation and extension project in building construction from project organisation to realisation
Project organisation and control: Structuring and coordinating planning processes, project deadlines, responsibilities, and internal resources
Execution planning in building construction: Responsible for creating and coordinating working, execution, and detail plans for existing and new building parts
Planning according to SIA 102: Handling and managing the relevant SIA phases 31-53, especially construction project, tendering, and realisation
Renovation and existing structures: Developing structural renovation measures, constructive adjustments, and refurbishment solutions considering the existing building structure
Extension building and interface planning: Coordinating the structural connections between existing and extension as well as the constructive and building services interfaces
ArchiCAD and 3D planning: Creating, editing, and coordinating digital building models as well as 2D and 3D planning documents with ArchiCAD
Authority coordination: Aligning approval procedures, building law requirements, technical verifications, and project documents with the responsible authorities
Interdisciplinary specialist planning: Coordinating civil engineers, building services planners, building physicists, and other specialists
Client communication: Preparing and leading project meetings, planning coordination, and decision-making processes with clients and other project participants
Constructive detail planning: Developing and checking façade, roof, wall, and connection details with special consideration of existing constructions
Quality and deadline management: Ensuring planning quality, completeness of execution documents, and adherence to agreed project milestones
Qualifications:
Completed architecture studies at ETH or FH or a comparable higher professional education in architecture and building construction
Several years of professional experience in architectural project management, especially in execution planning and independent organisation of demanding building projects
Experience with renovation, conversion, or extension projects as well as sound knowledge of building construction and constructive detail planning
Very good user knowledge of ArchiCAD 2D and 3D for digital architectural planning, building modelling, and execution planning
Solid knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, especially SIA 102, as well as relevant building regulations and approval procedures
Experience in coordinating authorities, clients, and interdisciplinary specialist planners as well as managing complex planning processes
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for independent project management, technical documentation, and communication with all project participants
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Well-coordinated and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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Work location
Zurich