Project Manager Design (m/f/d)

Project Manager Design (m/f/d)

Role:

On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced and creatively skilled professional for project management in architectural design, concept development, and handling architectural competitions in a demanding Swiss architectural environment. You will independently develop architectural concepts for complex construction tasks and accompany projects from the initial design idea through competition procedures to detailed project planning. The focus is on design quality, conceptual elaboration, and efficient coordination of interdisciplinary planning teams. The position combines creative design responsibility with operational project management and offers the opportunity to significantly shape the architectural direction and quality of diverse construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Independent development and management of demanding architectural designs for complex building projects and urban planning tasks

• Conceptualisation and handling of architectural competitions and study commissions including design strategies, variant development, and competition submissions

• Responsibility for architectural quality during the concept, preliminary design, and project planning phases according to the relevant SIA service phases

• Development of innovative and functional architectural concepts considering design, use, economy, and sustainability

• Preparation of floor plan concepts, building volumes, façade studies, and material proposals for demanding construction projects

• Independent leadership and coordination of design and project planning teams including task distribution, planning coordination, and quality assurance

• Creation and further development of digital architectural models with ArchiCAD as well as preparation of design, project, and presentation plans

• Preparation of competition presentations, visualisations, and architectural concept documentation to convincingly present design ideas and project qualities

• Coordination and integration of specialist planner contributions from structural engineering, building services, building physics, and other special disciplines

• Review of design solutions regarding building law requirements, constructive feasibility, and economic viability

• Presentation and professional representation of architectural concepts to clients, principals, juries, and other project participants

• Management of design and competition processing while adhering to project deadlines, budgets, and defined quality requirements

Qualifications:

• Completed architecture studies at ETH/FH or comparable recognised higher education in architecture

• At least three years of professional experience in Switzerland with a focus on architectural design, project planning, or competition handling

• Proven experience in developing independent architectural concepts as well as in the creative handling of complex building projects

• Solid user knowledge of Graphisoft ArchiCAD, especially in 3D modelling, design planning, and preparation of project documents

• Knowledge in handling architectural competitions and study commissions including concept development, plan layout, and presentation documents

• Good knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, planning processes, and building law framework conditions as well as experience in coordinating interdisciplinary planning teams

• Good German language skills in spoken and written form for design presentations, project meetings, and communication with clients and specialist planners

• 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