Project Manager Construction Management (m/f/d)

Project Manager Construction Management (m/f/d)

Role:

On behalf of a client, we are seeking an experienced professional for project management in construction management and the holistic control of demanding building projects within an established Swiss architectural environment. You will independently lead diverse new build, conversion, and renovation projects for private and public clients, accompanying them from feasibility study to turnkey handover. The focus is on leading interdisciplinary planning and execution teams, cost, schedule, and quality management, as well as coordinating all project participants. The position combines strategic construction project management with operational implementation responsibility and includes managing complex construction projects across all relevant SIA project phases.

Responsibilities:

• Independent leadership and management of demanding building projects from feasibility study through design and realisation to handover

• Overall coordination of interdisciplinary planning and execution teams from architecture, civil engineering, building services, and contractors

• Responsibility for cost, schedule, and quality management including project budgeting, cost forecasts, schedule control, and quality assurance

• Management of all relevant SIA sub-phases considering project goals, scope of services, and contractual requirements

• Leadership and coordination of external specialist planners, site management, and contractors, ensuring efficient collaboration among all project participants

• Creation and monitoring of project schedules and milestone programmes with MS Project, including early detection of schedule deviations and project risks

• Execution of construction cost management with Messerli construction administration including cost estimates, cost controls, forecasts, and construction billing

• Coordination of tenders, submissions, and awarding processes including offer comparisons, award proposals, and contract clarifications

• Technical and economic assessment of planning and execution variants to optimise construction design, project costs, and implementation processes

• Organisation and leadership of project and coordination meetings including minute-taking, decision management, and action tracking

• Support and advice for private and public clients including project communication, status reports, and preparation of decision-making documents

• Coordination of building inspections, commissioning, and project handovers including defect management, final accounting, and complete project documentation

Qualifications:

• Completed education as an architect ETH/FH, civil engineer ETH/FH, or draughtsperson EFZ specialising in architecture, or a craft-based basic education with relevant further training in construction management

• At least five years of professional experience in Switzerland as a project manager in building construction or construction management, especially in the realisation of demanding construction projects with leadership responsibility

• Solid knowledge in project control across all SIA phases as well as coordination of interdisciplinary planning and execution teams

• Proven experience in cost, schedule, and quality management including project budgeting, construction cost controlling, and milestone planning

• Confident use of Messerli construction administration and cost planning as well as MS Project for schedule and resource planning

• Good knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, building regulations, and contractual basics as well as confident use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications

• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for project reports, client discussions, negotiations, and professional coordination of all project participants

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

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Work location
Zurich