Project Manager Architecture (m/f/d)

Project Manager Architecture (m/f/d)

Role:

On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional for the project management of a demanding refurbishment and extension project in the city of Zurich starting December 2026 or by arrangement. You will independently organise and manage the architectural planning and accompany the construction project from project development through execution planning to structural realisation. The focus is on the technical-constructive planning with ArchiCAD, coordination of specialist planners, and professional communication with authorities and other project participants. The position combines architectural quality, demanding existing building development, and independent project management with the opportunity to significantly shape a versatile building project from the outset.

Responsibilities:

• Independent project management of a large refurbishment and extension project in urban building construction

• Responsibility for organising and coordinating architectural planning across the relevant design and realisation phases

• Management and monitoring of execution planning considering design, constructive, and economic requirements

• Creation, review, and coordination of execution, work, and detail plans with ArchiCAD in 2D and 3D

• Development of technically and architecturally convincing solutions for existing building structures as well as their extension and functional further development

• Coordination of interfaces between existing and new buildings, especially regarding structural framework, building envelope, building services, and constructive connections

• Professional leadership and coordination of internal project staff and external specialist planners to ensure coordinated project processing

• Communication and coordination with municipal authorities and responsible specialist offices in connection with permits and building law requirements

• Organisation and leadership of planning and coordination meetings including minute-taking, task distribution, and follow-up of agreed measures

• Monitoring of planning progress, deadlines, costs, and quality requirements as well as early identification and handling of project-specific risks

• Close collaboration with clients, site management, and executing companies to clarify technical questions and ensure high-quality implementation

• Accompanying the construction project during realisation including plan adjustments, detailed coordination, and support in quality assurance

Qualifications:

• Completed architecture studies at ETH or FH or an equivalent higher technical construction education with solid experience in architectural project management

• Several years of professional experience in execution planning and independent project organisation of demanding building construction projects in Switzerland

• Experience with refurbishment, conversion, or extension projects as well as a sound understanding of the constructive and planning requirements for building in existing structures

• Very good user knowledge of ArchiCAD 2D and 3D as well as confident handling of digital planning and coordination processes

• Solid knowledge of relevant Swiss SIA standards, building regulations, and approval procedures as well as experience in communication with authorities and interdisciplinary specialist planners

• Strong organisational and communication skills as well as an independent, structured, solution-oriented, and team-oriented working style

• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for independent project management, authority communication, meeting leadership, and technical project documentation

• 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