Zürich
Architect Project Management (m/f/d)
- 02 November 2026
- 90 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 115 000 - 120 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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Architect Project Management (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF115,000 - 120,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are seeking an experienced professional as an architect / project manager architecture for the holistic planning and realisation of sophisticated shopping, residential, office and commercial buildings in the Zurich area. You will take overall responsibility for architectural projects from order analysis and feasibility study through design, project planning and building permit to realisation and handover. In doing so, you coordinate clients, specialist planners, engineers, authorities and other project participants and ensure compliance with high design, functional, technical and economic requirements. The position combines architectural conception, strategic project development, interdisciplinary project management and quality assurance with comprehensive responsibility for costs, deadlines and the successful implementation of diverse construction projects.
Responsibilities:
Architectural project management: Independent leadership and organisation of demanding architecture and building projects across all planning and realisation phases
Order analysis and project definition: Capturing and evaluating client requirements, usage needs, project goals and structural conditions
Feasibility studies and potential analyses: Preparation and coordination of feasibility studies, site analyses, usage variants and development scenarios
Condition analyses and inventory assessment: Examination of existing buildings regarding building fabric, usage potential, renovation needs and structural development possibilities
Design and concept planning: Development of architectural concepts, space programmes, floor plan solutions, building volumes and design variants
Project planning and building permits: Management of preliminary project, construction project and permit planning as well as coordination of building applications and official procedures
CAD and architectural planning: Processing and monitoring of project, execution and detail plans with Vectorworks, ArchiCAD or comparable planning software
Interdisciplinary specialist coordination: Coordination with structural engineers, building services planners, specialists, site managers and other project partners
Stakeholder and authority management: Coordination of requirements from clients, users, authorities, operators and other stakeholders
Cost and schedule management: Preparation and monitoring of project budgets, cost targets, schedules and planning milestones
Quality assurance and realisation support: Monitoring architectural, constructive and technical project quality during planning and construction
Project completion and handover: Support for acceptance, handover, project documentation and transfer of completed buildings into operation
Qualifications:
Education: Completed architecture studies as an architect FH / ETH with a bachelor’s or master’s degree or comparable recognised training in architecture
Professional experience: Several years of practical experience as an architect with project management responsibility in the conception, planning and realisation of building projects
Architecture and project development: Sound knowledge in design planning, feasibility studies, potential analyses, building project development and structural realisation
Project management: Experience in coordinating interdisciplinary planning teams, budget control, scheduling and quality assurance
CAD and planning software: Solid user knowledge in Vectorworks or ArchiCAD, especially in architectural project planning and preparation of technical planning documents
Swiss construction practice and standards: Good knowledge of SIA service phases, Swiss building regulations, building permit procedures and relevant SIA standards
Languages: Very good German skills in spoken and written form for project management, technical documentation and communication with clients, authorities and specialist planners
Benefits:
- 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
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153