Architect as Project Manager (m/f/d)

Architect as Project Manager (m/f/d)

Role:

On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced and professionally competent individual for the independent project management and planning of demanding new build and conversion projects in the Zurich region. You will take responsibility for construction projects of various sizes and accompany them from the initial project idea through preliminary and construction project planning to successful building permit approval. The focus is on leading interdisciplinary planning teams, independently handling complex building law issues, and ensuring high-quality and permit-compliant architectural planning. The position combines sound knowledge of Swiss building and planning law, architectural project planning expertise, and constructive technical knowledge with a special focus on residential construction, conversions, and building in existing structures.

Responsibilities:

• Independent management and planning of demanding new build and conversion projects with a focus on residential construction, existing properties, and structural development of existing buildings

• Overall responsibility for the development and management of preliminary projects, construction projects, and permit projects according to the relevant SIA service phases

• Professional and organisational leadership of internal project teams as well as coordination of external specialist planners, experts, and other project participants

• Independent examination and handling of complex building law issues considering cantonal and municipal building regulations

• Preparation, coordination, and submission of complete building permit documents including support during official review and approval procedures

• Conducting building law and planning feasibility studies to assess usage possibilities, expansion potentials, and project variants

• Analysis of existing building fabric and structural conditions as well as development of technically, aesthetically, and legally convincing conversion and renovation solutions

• Ensuring compliance with relevant SIA standards, building regulations, and official requirements throughout all planning and approval processes

• Coordination and quality assurance of architectural plans, specialist planner documents, and technical concepts regarding completeness, consistency, and planning quality

• Responsibility for project organisation, scheduling, and planning processes including resource coordination, task distribution, and monitoring of defined milestones

• Preparation and leadership of project, planning, and coordination meetings as well as professional communication with clients, authorities, and specialist offices

• Early identification of planning, constructive, and building law project risks as well as independent development and implementation of suitable solution strategies

Qualifications:

• Completed architecture studies at ETH or FH or a comparable recognised higher education qualification in architecture

• At least five years of proven professional experience as an architectural project manager in Switzerland with solid practice in independent planning and management of new build and conversion projects

• Very good knowledge of Swiss building and planning law, especially cantonal and municipal building regulations in the Zurich area, as well as extensive experience with building permit procedures and official clarifications

• Sound and practical knowledge of relevant SIA standards, especially SIA 102, as well as planning processes in SIA phases 21-33

• Very good constructive and technical understanding as well as proven experience in residential construction, conversions, and dealing with existing building fabric

• Very good ArchiCAD skills as well as strong leadership, organisational, and coordination competence in dealing with internal project teams, external specialist planners, and clients

• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form as well as an independent, structured, precise, and responsible working style with strong analytical skills, negotiation skills, and solution-oriented thinking

• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Interesting and varied activities/projects
• Well-coordinated and dynamic team
• Market- and performance-based salaries

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Work location
Zurich