Zürich
Project Manager Construction Management (m/f/d)
- 15 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 125 000 - 130 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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Project Manager Construction Management (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF125,000 - 130,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional as a project manager for construction management and client representation for a public infrastructure organisation in the Zurich area. You will be responsible for the development, planning and implementation of several demanding infrastructure and building projects, representing the interests of the owner or user side through SIA phases 2-5. The focus is on strategic project management, coordination of various stakeholders, and conducting railway law planning and approval procedures. You will take responsibility for costs, deadlines, quality, risk management and public procurement, ensuring the long-term usability and economic operation of the completed buildings.
Responsibilities:
Client and user representation: Independently leading and managing several construction and infrastructure projects as a representative of owner or user interests
Project development and realisation: Responsible for project execution through SIA phases 2-5, from strategic planning and preliminary studies to realisation and commissioning
Infrastructure and site development: Developing and coordinating construction measures, infrastructure concepts and site-related project solutions considering operational requirements
Interdisciplinary project coordination: Aligning requirements of users, operators, owners, specialist planners, construction companies and public authorities
Railway law approval procedures: Initiating and accompanying planning approval procedures (PGV) according to railway law and coordinating with the Federal Office of Transport (FOT)
Building law and authority management: Coordinating cantonal and municipal approval procedures, technical verifications and public-law requirements
Stakeholder and negotiation management: Conducting demanding consultations and negotiations between internal departments, public institutions and external project partners
Facility management integration: Ensuring early consideration of operational, maintenance, safety and lifecycle requirements in planning and realisation
Project organisation and risk management: Defining project goals, resources, responsibilities and milestones as well as identifying and managing technical, financial and scheduling risks
Public procurement: Planning and accompanying tenders, invitations to tender and award procedures according to applicable public procurement regulations
Project controlling and SAP: Monitoring project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, quality targets and project progress using SAP and other controlling tools
Decision-making bases and reporting: Preparing project proposals, financing documents, concepts, technical reports, presentations and management reports
Qualifications:
Completed studies as a civil engineer ETH / FH or architect ETH / FH or a comparable higher professional qualification in construction or infrastructure; prior vocational training in the construction industry is an advantage
Several years of experience in construction management, client representation or leading complex infrastructure projects, preferably in the public or railway-related environment
Sound knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, especially SIA 103, SIA 112, SIA 113 and SIA 118, as well as relevant project execution and contract law basics
Proven experience with railway law planning and approval procedures, especially the planning approval procedure (PGV) under railway law, as well as cantonal approval procedures
In-depth knowledge of Swiss construction, planning and public procurement law as well as experience with tendering and financing procedures of public clients
Experience in project controlling, cost and schedule management as well as risk control; knowledge of SAP and common project management applications is an advantage
Very good German skills in spoken and written form for preparing complex decision-making documents, authority communication and conducting demanding negotiations
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
- 13th-month salary
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Work location
Zurich