Lausanne
Project Manager Architect
- 08 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
About the job
EPFL, the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks in the top 20 worldwide in numerous academic rankings. EPFL has more than 6,500 staff members who bring to life the School's three main missions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including nearly 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from over 120 different nationalities.
The real estate assets and infrastructure are the responsibility of the construction service within the Development and Construction Domain (VPO-DC). It ensures the maintenance of the usage value through construction and transformation projects to meet the specific needs of the EPFL community members.
- Assistance to the head of service in managing major real estate and infrastructure works
- Study of projects and preparation of supporting and administrative documents
- Presentation of files, and implementation of decisions made by decision-making bodies
- Coordination of external stakeholders, monitoring and management of planning phases
- Establishment and monitoring of tenders according to current procedures
- Implementation of subcontracting contracts, and coordination of their application
- Monitoring of planning (deadlines, financing, execution), and proposal of corrective measures
- Continuous optimisation and simplification of implemented procedures
- EPF architect training, or equivalent qualification
- Proven experience in project management
- Good knowledge of construction law
- Interest in rigorous technical and economic management of files
- Ability to anticipate, analyse and quickly resolve management procedures
- Enjoyment of teamwork, dynamism, versatility, initiative and skills in communication and multidisciplinary coordination
- Flexibility and an open personality to change
- Good knowledge of project management IT tools
- Strong writing skills
- Proficiency in English (B2 level), knowledge of German is an asset
- A friendly and stimulating working atmosphere
- A quality working environment
- The opportunity for our employees to be involved in demanding and varied projects
- All social benefits of a large company
Starting date: to be agreed
Work rate: 100%
Contract type: permanent contract
