Senior Client Representative (m/f/d)

Senior Client Representative (m/f/d)

Role:

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced professional for the strategic and operational client representation of an institutional real estate portfolio. You will be responsible for managing demanding new build, conversion, renovation, and renewal projects and representing the economic, technical, and qualitative interests of the ownership. The focus is on leading external client representatives and planning teams, investment and construction cost controlling, as well as risk management and management reporting. The position combines senior project management, institutional real estate management, and strategic investment planning with close collaboration with asset management throughout the entire real estate lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Representing owner interests in demanding real estate projects in the areas of new build, conversion, renovation, maintenance, and renewal

• Overall management of construction projects across all relevant SIA service phases from strategic planning and project development to realisation and handover

• Leading and coordinating external client representatives, project controllers, architectural firms, and specialist planning teams as well as monitoring agreed services

• Responsibility for cost, schedule, and quality management including defining project goals, monitoring milestones, and initiating appropriate control measures

• Reviewing and assessing project budgets, cost estimates, and cost proposals as well as evaluating change orders, project modifications, and final accounts

• Contributing to investment and budget planning of the real estate portfolio including investment forecasts, funding planning, and ongoing project controlling

• Early identification and assessment of project risks as well as development of technical, economic, and organisational measures to minimise risks

• Preparation of decision-making bases, investment proposals, and management reports for internal investment, real estate, and decision-making committees

• Technical and economic advice to asset management on renovation strategies, investment decisions, and long-term development of existing properties

• Assessment of construction measures regarding economic efficiency, marketability, and lifecycle costs considering return and sustainability goals

• Coordination and negotiation with planners, contractors, authorities, and other project participants as well as ensuring targeted representation of interests

• Monitoring project completions and quality assurance including acceptance, defect management, final cost control, and handover to real estate and portfolio management

Qualifications:

• Completed studies as an architect FH/ETH, alternatively civil engineer FH/ETH or equivalent construction-technical education with corresponding further training

• Many years of professional experience in construction management and client representation, ideally in the environment of institutional real estate investors, investment foundations, or professional property owners

• Sound knowledge in construction project management and construction cost controlling, especially in investment planning, budgeting, change management, and project accounting

• In-depth knowledge of the Swiss SIA service phases and relevant construction and contract standards as well as experience in managing external project and planning teams

• Strong understanding of technical and economic contexts in the real estate sector, especially lifecycle costs, value preservation, renovation strategies, and real estate returns

• Experience in preparing investment proposals, management reports, and decision-making bases as well as confident use of MS Office, project controlling, and construction administration systems

• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form; French skills advantageous for collaboration with supraregional project partners

• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Interesting and varied activities/projects
• Experienced and dynamic team
• Good transport connections and accessibility

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Work location
Zurich