Project Manager Architecture (m/f/d)

Project Manager Architecture (m/f/d)

Role:

On behalf of a client, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a committed and responsible professional to independently lead demanding architecture and new construction projects. You will take on construction projects already in an early development phase and accompany them from the initial design idea through planning and the approval process to structural realisation. The focus is on combining architectural quality, constructive feasibility, ecological sustainability, and economic planning, as well as independently coordinating interdisciplinary project teams. The position combines design competence, sound construction knowledge, and entrepreneurial project responsibility with a long-term development perspective up to the possible assumption of a management role.

Responsibilities:

• Independent management of demanding architecture and new construction projects from the initial project idea through planning to structural realisation

• Development and further elaboration of architectural design concepts considering design, functional, technical, and economic requirements

• Responsibility for planning and coordination across relevant SIA service phases, including organisation and control of all planning processes

• Preparation and coordination of preliminary project, construction project, building permit, and execution documents to ensure continuous and high-quality planning

• Professional leadership and coordination of internal project staff as well as external specialists from structural engineering, building services, and other technical disciplines

• Independent preparation and support of building permit procedures, including coordination with municipal and cantonal authorities

• Development of constructively thought-out and economically feasible building solutions with a special focus on architectural quality, materialisation, and sustainability

• Creation and processing of digital architectural models and planning documents with Vectorworks, ensuring precise and consistent project handling

• Monitoring and control of project schedules, planning costs, and quality requirements, as well as early identification and management of project-specific risks

• Central contact person for clients, authorities, specialist planners, and contractors on architectural, technical, and organisational matters

• Professional support of construction execution in close collaboration with site management to ensure a design- and technically high-quality implementation

• Active participation in the strategic and organisational development of the architectural office with the perspective of taking on additional leadership and corporate responsibility in the long term

Qualifications:

• Completed architecture studies at ETH or FH or a completed apprenticeship as a draughtsperson EFZ specialising in architecture with corresponding experience in project work and project management

• Ideally three to five years of professional experience in Switzerland with solid practice in planning and realising demanding architecture and new construction projects

• Experience or strong potential in independently managing architecture projects as well as enjoyment in coordinating interdisciplinary planning teams and assuming comprehensive project responsibility

• Good knowledge of Swiss building legislation, relevant SIA standards, and local building permit procedures, as well as a pronounced understanding of architectural and constructive contexts

• Confident handling of Vectorworks and experience in digital architectural planning and preparation of planning, building permit, and execution documents

• Strong interest in high-quality building culture and sustainable architecture, as well as the ability to combine design, technology, ecology, and economy in convincing and feasible project solutions

• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form, as well as an independent, forward-looking, and responsible working style, communication skills, teamwork, and interest in long-term professional and entrepreneurial development

• 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