Zürich
Project Manager Construction Management (m/f/d)
- 30 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 115 000 - 120 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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Project Manager Construction Management (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF115,000 - 120,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional for project management in construction management and the holistic control of demanding building projects in an established Swiss architectural environment. You will take independent responsibility for diverse new build, conversion, and renovation projects for private and public clients and accompany these from feasibility study to successful handover. The focus is on leading interdisciplinary planning and execution teams, cost, schedule, and quality management, as well as coordinating all project participants. The position combines strategic construction project management with operational implementation responsibility and includes managing complex construction projects across all relevant SIA project phases.
Responsibilities:
Independent management and control of demanding building projects from feasibility study through design and realisation to handover
Leadership and coordination of interdisciplinary planning and execution teams from architecture, civil engineering, building services, site management, and contractors
Responsibility for cost, schedule, and quality management including project budgeting, cost forecasts, schedule control, and quality assurance
Management of all relevant SIA sub-phases considering project goals, scope of services, and contractual requirements
Coordination of external specialist planners, contractors, and other project partners ensuring efficient collaboration and clear responsibilities
Creation and monitoring of project schedules with MS Project including milestone planning, progress control, and early detection of schedule deviations
Execution of construction cost management with Messerli including cost estimates, cost proposals, cost controls, and construction billing
Coordination of tenders, submissions, and awarding processes including specifications, offer comparisons, and award proposals
Technical and economic assessment of planning and execution variants to optimise construction, project costs, and implementation processes
Organisation and leadership of project, planning, and coordination meetings including minute-taking, decision management, and action tracking
Support and advice for private and public clients including project communication, status reports, and preparation of technical and economic decision bases
Coordination of construction inspections, commissioning, and project handovers including defect management, final accounting, and complete project documentation
Qualifications:
Completed education as an architect ETH/FH, civil engineer ETH/FH, or draughtsperson EFZ specialising in architecture, or a craft-based basic education with relevant further training in construction management
At least five years of professional experience in Switzerland as a project manager in building construction or construction management, especially in the realisation of demanding construction projects with leadership responsibility
Solid knowledge in project control across all SIA phases as well as in coordinating interdisciplinary planning and execution teams
Proven experience in cost, schedule, and quality management including project budgeting, construction cost controlling, and milestone planning
Confident use of Messerli for construction administration and cost planning as well as MS Project for scheduling and project control
Good knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, building regulations, and contractual bases as well as confident use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for project reports, client discussions, negotiations, and professional coordination of all project participants
Benefits:
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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