Olten
Project Lead Architect (m/f/d)
- 15 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 120 000 - 125 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 4600 Olten
About the job
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Project Lead Architect (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF120,000 - 125,000The ROCKEN partner plans process plants for the industry in the fields of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, oil & gas
The ROCKEN partner draws its expertise from its committed and highly qualified employees.
They have created a working environment for varied and innovative tasks. Furthermore, they offer their employees the freedom to develop their skills and talents, realise their ideas, and adapt their knowledge through consistent and continuous training and further education to the current state of technical development and thus also to the requirements of customers.
Role:
On behalf of a client, we are seeking an experienced professional as a project lead architect specialising in pharmaceutical and industrial construction for an established Swiss engineering and planning company in the fields of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and industrial infrastructure. You will independently plan, coordinate, and lead demanding industrial, laboratory, and production construction projects from concept development to commissioning. The focus is on the structural integration of process engineering plants, coordination of building services, and implementation of GMP requirements in regulated production and laboratory environments. You will be responsible for architectural and structural concerns across all relevant SIA 102 planning phases and ensure compliance with quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Responsibilities:
Architecture project management: Independently lead and coordinate demanding pharmaceutical, chemical, laboratory, and industrial construction projects from planning to acceptance and commissioning
Industrial and production construction planning: Develop and work on building, space, and utilisation concepts for production facilities, clean rooms, laboratories, storage, and logistics buildings
Project execution according to SIA 102: Responsible for architectural and structural planning over relevant SIA phases 21-53 and accompany acceptance and commissioning
CSA specialist coordination: Coordinate the structural disciplines Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) and liaise with process engineering, building services, and other engineering disciplines
Integration of process engineering plants: Ensure the structural integration of production plants, process installations, media supply, and technical building equipment
GMP and cleanroom planning: Plan and coordinate GMP-compliant production rooms, cleanroom areas, material and personnel flows, and hygiene-compliant building constructions
Building services interfaces: Coordinate architectural planning with HVAC, sanitary, electrical, building automation, and process engineering installations
Authorities and approval procedures: Coordinate building submissions, official requirements, fire protection requirements, and technical approval processes
Tendering and awarding: Prepare and coordinate specifications, technical documents, tender documents, and awarding recommendations
Cost, schedule, and quality management: Monitor project budgets, schedules, planning quality, and technical project requirements
BIM and Revit planning: Coordinate 3D building models, BIM specialist models, and digital planning processes for interdisciplinary project execution
Realisation and qualification: Support construction execution, review contractor and workshop plans, and assist with GMP-relevant construction acceptances, qualification processes, and commissioning
Qualifications:
Completed architecture studies at ETH or FH with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or a comparable higher professional qualification in architecture and industrial construction
Several years of professional experience in planning and project management of pharmaceutical, chemical, laboratory, or industrial construction projects, preferably in regulated production environments
Sound knowledge of SIA 102 and Swiss building regulations as well as experience in project execution from planning to acceptance and commissioning
Knowledge of GMP requirements, cleanroom planning, HVAC interfaces, and structural integration of process engineering plants
Experience in interdisciplinary CSA coordination and collaboration with authorities, specialist planners, plant manufacturers, and contractors
Very good user skills in 2D and 3D CAD applications, preferably Autodesk Revit, and experience with BIM planning methods advantageous
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form as well as good English skills for technical project coordination in an international industrial environment advantageous
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Well-established and dynamic team
- Attractive pension and insurance benefits
- Canteen, meal allowances, and discounts
- Home office
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Olten