St. Gallen
Project Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
- 09 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 110 000 - 115 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 9000 St. Gallen
About the job
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Project Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF110,000 - 115,000Role:
On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced professional for project management and client representation with a focus on public building construction, new builds, conversions, and property maintenance. You will take on the conceptual planning and client-side management of diverse construction projects from project initiation to successful completion. The focus is on project management, coordination of planners and contractors, collaboration with internal user groups, and ensuring cost, schedule, and quality objectives. The position offers a responsible role in municipal construction management with the opportunity to actively shape public construction projects and the long-term development of the municipal property portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Independent project management and client representation in public building construction with responsibility for planning, coordination, and realisation of municipal construction projects
Conceptual planning of new build and conversion projects from project initiation through design to construction implementation
Client-side project management across relevant SIA phases with control of planning and construction project execution
Coordination and leadership of external architects, specialist planners, and contractors to ensure coordinated and efficient project implementation
Cost, schedule, and quality management with ongoing monitoring of project budgets, construction programmes, and execution standards
Coordination with internal user groups and administrative offices to identify and implement functional and operational requirements
Independent planning and implementation of smaller construction and maintenance projects in close cooperation with facility management
Organisation and leadership of project and coordination meetings with internal and external project participants
Preparation of project foundations and decision documents for the assessment of construction measures and investment projects
Support in annual maintenance budgeting with identification and prioritisation of necessary maintenance and renewal measures
Monitoring of construction execution and support of project acceptance with control of agreed services and handling of open issues
Ensuring structured project administration and documentation with transparent preparation of costs, schedules, and project progress
Qualifications:
Completed training as an architect or building construction manager with several years of professional experience in planning, construction management, or realisation of building construction projects
Solid knowledge in project management and construction realisation with experience in coordinating planners, contractors, and other project participants
Good understanding of client-side project control and property maintenance as well as interest in public construction projects and municipal infrastructures
Strong cost, schedule, and quality awareness with a confident understanding of economic and sustainable construction decisions
High organisational skills and entrepreneurial thinking with an independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
Customer-oriented and communicative personality with professional demeanour, negotiation skills, and enjoyment in collaborating with diverse stakeholders
Very good German language skills, spoken and written for secure communication with authorities, internal user groups, clients, and external project partners
Benefits:
- 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
St. Gallen
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153