Bern
Project Manager Architecture (m/f/d)
- 22 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 105 000 - 110 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 3011 Bern
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Project Manager Architecture (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF105,000 - 110,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced individual to independently lead demanding architecture and building construction projects. You will take on the organisational, technical, and design responsibility for diverse construction projects and lead interdisciplinary project teams through the relevant planning and realisation phases. The focus is on developing architecturally high-quality solutions, professionally coordinating all project participants, and implementing future-proof and climate-adapted building concepts. The position combines demanding architecture, independent project management, and team-oriented leadership in a creative and interdisciplinary planning environment.
Responsibilities:
Independent management of demanding architecture and building construction projects from project development through planning to construction realisation
Overall responsibility for the organisational, technical, and design project processing, taking into account the agreed project goals
Leadership and coordination of interdisciplinary project teams as well as targeted distribution and monitoring of internal planning tasks
Central contact person for clients and principals including consulting, presentation of planning results, and coordination of essential project decisions
Coordination of external specialist planners, experts, and executing companies to ensure integral and technically coordinated planning
Development and further processing of architectural design and concept ideas considering functional, constructive, and economic requirements
Management of project planning, approval, and execution planning through the relevant SIA service phases
Responsibility for adherence to project deadlines, planning budgets, and quality standards as well as early identification and handling of project risks
Handling demanding constructive and technical issues in close collaboration with architecture, structural engineering, and building services engineering
Integration of sustainable and climate-adapted architectural concepts focusing on resource conservation, material selection, energy efficiency, and long-term usability quality
Organisation and leadership of planning and coordination meetings including documentation of decisions and follow-up of agreed measures
Ensuring high design and planning quality through regular review of project documents and constructive support of implementation
Qualifications:
Completed architecture studies at ETH or FH or an equivalent recognised higher education qualification in architecture
Several years of professional experience in independently managing demanding architecture and building construction projects as well as sound knowledge of Swiss planning and construction practices
Experience in leading interdisciplinary project teams and professional collaboration with clients, specialist planners, and executing companies
Sound knowledge of the relevant SIA service phases, Swiss building standards, and approval procedures as well as a strong understanding of constructive and technical contexts
Strong design and conceptual skills as well as interest in sustainable, resource-conserving, and climate-adapted architecture
Confident handling of digital architectural planning and project management tools as well as experience in coordinating complex planning processes
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for confident project management, client consulting, and communication with all project participants
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Well-coordinated and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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