Wetzikon
Construction Project Manager (m/f/d)
- 21 October 2026
- 80 – 90%
- Permanent position
- CHF 120 000 - 125 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8620 Wetzikon
About the job
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Construction Project Manager (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF120,000 - 125,000Administrative work means responsibility for people and quality of life. Our Rocken partner is a public administration providing a wide range of services for the population. From social affairs to education, infrastructure, and security – decisions are made here that shape everyday life. The tasks range from building permits to tax matters and the coordination of cultural and sports offerings. Digitalisation and citizen proximity are the focus. The working style is service-oriented, structured, and aimed at sustainable development. Various specialist departments work closely together to advance projects. If you enjoy taking responsibility and want to make a real contribution to the community, this is your chance. Rocken connects you with an employer where your work makes an impact.
Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional for client-side project management of public building construction projects and the sustainable further development of an extensive real estate portfolio. You will take overall responsibility for construction projects from strategic planning through design and realisation to commissioning, representing the interests of the public client. The focus is on managing external planning and project teams, construction cost and budget controlling, as well as implementing energy-efficient renovations and photovoltaic projects. The position combines client representation, strategic real estate management, and sustainable building with demanding decision-making and coordination tasks in a public environment.
Responsibilities:
Independent client representation and project management for demanding new construction, conversion, renovation, and maintenance projects within a public real estate portfolio
Comprehensive management of building construction projects across all relevant SIA service phases from strategic planning to commissioning and handover
Planning and implementation of energy renovation and modernisation measures to support long-term net-zero and climate protection goals
Integration of photovoltaic systems and renewable energy systems into existing and new properties, considering economic and technical requirements
Responsibility for project budgets, investment planning, and construction cost controlling including cost forecasts, fund management, and financial reporting
Preparation of decision-making bases and project proposals for political committees, administrative management, and other public decision-makers
Evaluation, commissioning, and management of external architectural offices, specialist planners, and experts as well as control of agreed planning and project services
Organisation and support of planner selection procedures, tenders, and awards in compliance with public procurement law
Coordination of all internal and external project participants, especially user representatives, authorities, specialist offices, planning offices, and contractors
Monitoring quality, deadlines, costs, and project risks and initiating appropriate control measures in case of deviations
Ensuring compliance with relevant SIA standards, building regulations, and sustainability standards as well as integrating energy requirements into project development
Support during building inspections, commissioning, and project completions including documentation, final accounting, and handover to property management
Qualifications:
Completed degree in architecture from ETH or FH, alternatively an equivalent university degree with proven experience in building construction project management
Several years of professional experience in managing demanding building construction projects, ideally in client representation for a public or institutional client
Further training in construction project management, construction management, or real estate management, for example at CAS, MAS level or comparable qualification, is an advantage
Sound knowledge of Swiss SIA service phases and building regulations as well as experience in managing external planning and project teams
Experience in investment planning, construction cost controlling, budget responsibility, and public procurement as well as in preparing decision and credit proposals
Knowledge of sustainable building, energy-efficient building renovation, photovoltaics, and decarbonisation of real estate portfolios is an advantage
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for preparing political decision bases, project reports, negotiations, and communication with authorities and project participants
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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