Project Manager / Client Representation 80 - 100%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:05 January 2026
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a project leader. Shape the future with a dedicated team!
Tasks
- Lead the project team with stakeholders and external partners.
- Manage planning, construction processes, and contract management.
- Ensure quality, costs, and timelines while reporting to committees.
Skills
- Experience in complex construction projects; architecture or engineering degree.
- Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
- Innovative problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset.
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Building Department Canton Zurich
80 - 100%
01.03.2026 or by arrangement
Project Manager / Client Representation
Do you have experience in managing demanding construction projects? We offer an exciting and responsible position in the client representation of the Canton of Zurich. With us, you build the future – together with 160 committed colleagues. As a project manager in the construction area D of the Building Office, you are responsible within the large project team FORUM UZH for challenging subprojects for the UZH from planning to completed construction.
With us, you are responsible for
leading the project team with representatives of the client and external contractors. You control the planning and construction processes, conduct tenders, are responsible for contract management, and keep costs, deadlines, and quality under control. You regularly report to the project committee, prepare phase documents for political bodies, are responsible for quality assurance, and write controlling reports to higher authorities.
It is important to us
that you communicate skillfully and on equal footing with different stakeholders. You are enthusiastic about realizing meaningful projects for the people in the Canton of Zurich. You have a degree as an architect or engineer (ETH or FH), are innovative, and always looking for the best solution.
You choose us
because we offer you an extremely interesting activity with creative freedom and development opportunities. With us, you work in a highly motivated, competent team and have the opportunity to actively shape the building culture of the Canton of Zurich. Our attractive further training offers and the possibility to work from home are additional advantages for you.
Your contact
Anna Erismann
Senior Project Manager FORUM UZH
043 259 29 12
Senior Project Manager FORUM UZH
043 259 29 12
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About us
The Building Office (HBA) promotes understanding of public construction tasks and building culture. It ensures competent planning and realization of public construction projects and also ensures sustainable use of resources as well as high operational suitability.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
We offer…
Onboarding
Good and broad training and further education opportunities
Responsible activity
Good social benefits (pension fund)
Workplace near main station
Your application process
Preselection
Brief introduction via video call
First interview
Second interview with business case
Final decision
