Winterthur
Project Lead Architect (m/f/d)
- 23 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 120 000 - 125 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8400 Winterthur
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Project Lead Architect (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF120,000 - 125,000Complex construction projects from the first sketch to handover - this is the core business of our Rocken partner. As an established construction management company, they rely on digital planning processes and accompany demanding projects over several years. Here, not only expertise but also courage and leadership count. The project managers take overall coordination: from feasibility studies through authority contacts to leading internal and external planning teams. Digital tools are naturally used. Independent personalities are sought who keep an overview even in long-term, complex projects. The Rocken partner fosters an honest feedback culture and relies on genuine team spirit. Flat hierarchies and a family atmosphere characterise everyday work. Are you ready to take responsibility and manage projects with foresight? Then our Rocken partner looks forward to your application.
Role:
On behalf of the client, we are looking for an experienced and strong leadership professional for the overall project management of demanding architectural and building projects. You will take independent responsibility for versatile construction projects of different sizes and complexity levels and accompany them from the initial project idea to successful realisation. The focus is on leading interdisciplinary planning teams, managing all SIA phases, and ensuring quality, costs, and deadlines. The position combines architectural and technical planning expertise, entrepreneurial project management, and modern BIM-supported working methods with comprehensive responsibility towards clients, authorities, and project partners.
Responsibilities:
Independent overall project management of demanding building projects of various uses and complexity levels from project development to building handover
Responsibility for planning, organisation, and control of all relevant SIA service phases, especially SIA 21-53
Technical and organisational leadership of internal and external planning teams as well as coordination of all involved disciplines
Development and monitoring of holistic project strategies and goals considering architectural, technical, and economic requirements
Management of cost, schedule, and quality including budget planning, cost forecasts, post-calculations, and ongoing project controlling
Ensuring the economic viability of construction projects through sound cost analyses, variant comparisons, and forward-looking resource planning
Coordination of design, approval, tendering, and execution planning as well as ensuring a coordinated and execution-ready plan
Leadership and development of BIM-supported planning and coordination processes including use of digital 3D building models with ArchiCAD
Professional support and advice to clients and principals as well as ensuring transparent and solution-oriented project communication
Coordination and negotiation with authorities, specialist offices, and external project partners within approval and realisation procedures
Organisation and leadership of project, planning, and coordination meetings including decision-making, task distribution, and follow-up of agreed measures
Early identification and management of technical, organisational, and economic project risks as well as ensuring successful achievement of all project goals
Qualifications:
Completed studies in architecture ETH/FH or civil engineering FH/ETH, further training as a certified technician HF construction planning or a comparable higher technical qualification
Several years of professional experience in Switzerland in project management and planning of demanding building projects with responsibility for interdisciplinary project teams
Sound experience in project work across all relevant SIA phases 21-53 as well as very good knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, building regulations, and approval procedures
Very good user knowledge of ArchiCAD 26, especially in 3D building modelling and BIM-supported planning, as well as confident handling of digital project management processes
Strong knowledge in cost, schedule, and quality management including project calculation, budget control, post-calculation, and economic project management
Proven leadership and organisational skills as well as entrepreneurial thinking, analytical abilities, and conceptual strength in handling complex construction projects
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for project management, client support, and authority communication as well as an independent, communicative, team-oriented, and solution-focused working style
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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