Client Representative (m/f/d)

Client Representative (m/f/d)

Role:

On behalf of a client, we are seeking an experienced professional as a Client Representative / Project Manager for Real Estate Development & Construction in an internationally oriented environment in the fields of real estate development, portfolio management, and construction project management. You will take on the strategic development and realisation of demanding new build, conversion, and renovation projects and represent the interests of the client towards planners, general contractors, authorities, and other project participants. The focus is on economic project development, client representation, investment planning, and the sustainable value enhancement of a real estate portfolio. The position combines strategic real estate management, overall technical project management, and economic investment control with international collaboration and flexible working models.

Responsibilities:

• Development and realisation of demanding real estate projects in new build, conversion, and renovation, taking into account economic, technical, and sustainability-related requirements

• Strategic client representation and overall project management vis-à-vis architects, specialist planners, contractors, general contractors, and authorities

• Establishment and leadership of the project organisation including definition of responsibilities, decision-making processes, project goals, and communication structures

• Development of long-term real estate and investment strategies for sustainable preservation of substance, value enhancement, and optimisation of returns of the assigned portfolio

• Preparation and evaluation of project development and utilisation concepts including feasibility studies, variant comparisons, and profitability analyses

• Analysis of land and real estate acquisitions regarding construction development potential, space efficiency, investment requirements, and return prospects

• Management of all relevant project phases according to SIA from strategic planning and design to execution, acceptance, and handover

• Project controlling and investment management with responsibility for project budgets, cost forecasts, scheduling, quality objectives, and risk assessment

• Awarding and management of external planning and construction services including tenders, contract negotiations, and monitoring of service delivery

• Coordination of internal and external stakeholders from asset management, portfolio management, property management, planning, and construction execution

• Supervision of construction execution on behalf of the client including quality controls, change management, acceptance, and defect rectification

• Preparation of investment and decision-making bases as well as presentation of project statuses, profitability indicators, and recommendations to decision-making bodies

Qualifications:

• Completed studies in architecture or civil engineering ETH / FH with a focus on building construction or an equivalent recognised university degree

• Further education in business administration, real estate economics, or real estate management, for example MAS Real Estate or comparable qualification

• Several years of professional experience in real estate project development and overall project management of demanding new build, conversion, and renovation projects

• Solid experience in client representation as well as in managing planners, general contractors, and other external project partners

• In-depth knowledge of real estate economics, investment calculation, and project controlling, especially profitability analyses, cost management, and portfolio strategies

• Very good knowledge of Swiss construction and planning processes, relevant SIA standards, contract models, and legal frameworks

• Good German and English skills in spoken and written form, French skills advantageous

• 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