Winterthur
Construction Project Manager (m/f/d)
- 10 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 115 000 - 120 000 /year
- English (Intermediate), German (Fluent)
- 8400 Winterthur
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Construction Project Manager (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF115,000 - 120,000Our partner operates in the education sector. As an experienced recruitment partner in this industry, we know the most exciting employers. If you want to learn more about the company and the position, apply now.
Role:
On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced Construction and Infrastructure Project Manager with a focus on Facility Management, User Representation and Construction Project Management for the development and implementation of demanding infrastructure projects in the education and higher education environment. You will take responsibility for diverse construction, conversion and workplace projects across all SIA phases and ensure compliance with cost, schedule and quality requirements. The focus is on the development of modern work and learning environments, strategic space planning, user-oriented project management and coordination of internal and external stakeholders. The position offers a responsible role with great scope for design and the opportunity to actively shape sustainable, economical and functional infrastructure and spatial concepts.
Responsibilities:
Independent management of construction and infrastructure projects in the education and higher education environment from needs analysis to successful implementation
Assumption of user representation and project-accompanying facility management (PbFM) across all SIA phases with responsibility for costs, deadlines and quality
Consultation of internal organisational units on space, room and infrastructure issues taking into account operational and strategic requirements
Planning and development of modern workplace, learning space and laboratory projects to create functional and future-oriented work and learning environments
Development of usage concepts, room programmes and functional layouts based on the requirements of users, operators and internal specialist departments
Conducting needs analyses, feasibility studies and variant assessments to evaluate technical, economic and organisational solution approaches
Coordination of internal specialist departments as well as external architects, planners, authorities and service providers ensuring efficient interface management
Integration of user needs, sustainability, functionality and economy in the planning and realisation of infrastructure projects
Support of larger equipment, furnishing and relocation projects coordinating spatial, technical and operational requirements
Preparation of decision-making bases, project reports and presentations for internal committees, clients and other stakeholders
Responsibility for budget monitoring, project documentation and administrative project control ensuring transparent processes and decision-making
Participation in the further development of standards, processes and digital working methods in facility management for sustainable optimisation of infrastructure planning
Qualifications:
Completed university degree (FH or university) in facility management, architecture, interior architecture or real estate management or a comparable qualification
Several years of solid professional experience in construction, real estate or infrastructure management ideally with responsibility for conversion, workplace or infrastructure projects
Good knowledge of the Swiss SIA phases and construction project management as well as understanding of spatial, technical, operational and organisational contexts
Experience in user representation, space planning or project-accompanying facility management is an advantage with interest in modern work, learning and laboratory environments
Strong skills in interdisciplinary project coordination and stakeholder management with confident manner towards internal and external partners
Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style with organisational talent, sense of responsibility and confident handling of complex project situations
Very good German skills and confident use of common project management tools as well as strong communication skills and willingness for professional development
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Well-coordinated and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
- Above-average holidays and days off: All employees of ZHAW are entitled to at least 5 weeks of holiday per year from 1 January 2020. The annual holiday entitlement depends on the age of the employees.
- Family-friendly employment conditions, childcare: Balance of work and private life: with family-friendly structures and an annual working time model that offers the necessary flexibility and enables private commitments alongside work.
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Workplace
Winterthur
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153