Bern
Project Manager Architecture (m/f/d)
- 26 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 120 000 - 125 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 3011 Bern
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Project Manager Architecture (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF120,000 - 125,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced and responsible individual to independently lead demanding architecture and building projects from preliminary design to construction realisation. You will take overall responsibility for project design, planning, and coordination across the relevant SIA service phases and lead internal project teams as well as external specialist planners purposefully through all project stages. The focus is on developing architecturally high-quality, structurally well-considered, and economically feasible solutions, as well as ensuring planning quality, deadlines, and costs. The position combines solid architectural and execution expertise, modern digital planning with Revit and AutoCAD, and independent project management with close collaboration with clients, authorities, and site management.
Responsibilities:
Independent overall management of demanding architecture and building projects from preliminary design through project planning to execution and construction realisation
Responsibility for planning and project management across the relevant SIA service phases including organisation, control, and monitoring of all planning processes
Development and implementation of architecturally high-quality, structurally well-considered, and economical project solutions considering functional and technical requirements
Technical and organisational leadership of internal architecture and planning teams including task distribution, resource coordination, and ensuring efficient workflows
Coordination and management of external specialist planners and experts from structural engineering, building services, building physics, and other technical disciplines
Ensuring compliance with project deadlines, planning costs, and quality requirements as well as early identification and handling of project-specific risks
Preparation, review, and coordination of construction project, building permit, approval, and execution documents in compliance with applicable regulations and standards
Management of constructive development and detailed planning as well as ensuring technically precise and economically feasible construction execution
Coordination of digital architectural planning with Revit and AutoCAD and monitoring the consistency and quality of planning documents
Central contact person for clients, authorities, specialist planners, and contractors on architectural, technical, and organisational project matters
Organisation and leadership of planning and coordination meetings including decision-making, task distribution, and follow-up of agreed measures
Technical support of construction execution in close cooperation with site management to ensure planning- and quality-compliant implementation on site
Qualifications:
Completed architecture studies at ETH or FH or a comparable recognised higher education qualification in architecture
Several years of professional experience in project planning, execution, and detailed planning of demanding building projects with solid practice in the Swiss architectural and construction environment
Proven experience in independently managing architectural projects as well as strong competence in leading internal project teams and coordinating interdisciplinary specialist planners
Very good knowledge of Swiss planning and construction processes, especially the SIA service phases, relevant SIA standards, building permit procedures, and technical requirements for construction execution
Solid architectural and structural understanding as well as confident use of Revit, AutoCAD, and common office programmes for digital project processing and planning coordination
Independent, structured, and responsible working style with a strong quality awareness, economic thinking, organisational strength, and enthusiasm for developing feasible architectural concepts
Good German language skills in spoken and written form as well as communication skills, teamwork, and a confident, assertive manner in dealing with clients, authorities, specialist planners, and contractors
Benefits:
- Comfortable office with modern infrastructure: A modern working environment
- Experienced and dynamic team: A well-coordinated and highly motivated team
- Numerous employee events: Contemporary employment conditions
- Attractive training and development opportunities: Contribution to training costs
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