Zürich
Project Manager Client (m/f/d)
- 17 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 130 000 - 135 000 /year
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- 8001 Zürich
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Project Manager Client (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF130,000 - 135,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional as Project Manager Client / Client Representative Real Estate for an established real estate company with a high-quality property portfolio in the Zurich region. You will take on the client-side overall project management of demanding residential construction, development, and renovation projects and accompany these from planning through to realisation and handover to property management. The focus is on strategic client representation, cost, schedule, and quality control, as well as the sustainable development and value preservation of existing properties. The position combines technical construction project management, real estate economics, and strategic portfolio management with direct responsibility on the owner side.
Responsibilities:
Client-side overall project management of a demanding residential construction project with around 55 residential units in Zurich from the preliminary planning phase to commissioning and handover
Strategic and operational client representation vis-à-vis architects, specialist planners, general contractors, authorities, neighbours, and other project participants
Leadership and management of interdisciplinary project teams across all relevant SIA phases including definition of project goals, responsibilities, and decision-making processes
Support of tenders and awards for planning and construction services including offer evaluation, contract negotiations, and awarding of contracts
Project controlling and investment management with responsibility for construction costs, scheduling, quality standards, risk management, and ongoing cost forecasts
Preparation of decision-making bases and management reporting including project status, investment budgets, schedule risks, and economic recommendations for action
Coordination of interfaces between project development, construction execution, and property management to ensure long-term economic and operational building solutions
Organisation and supervision of building inspections, commissioning, and project handovers including defect management, final documentation, and handover to management
Client-side management of conversion, renovation, and renewal projects in the existing real estate portfolio considering substance preservation and long-term value development
Execution and coordination of condition analyses and property assessments as well as derivation of technical, energetic, and economic investment measures
Development and maintenance of condition, cost, and investment key figures to support a sustainable real estate and lifecycle strategy
Participation in technical real estate due diligence reviews and digitalisation projects as well as further development of internal project management and reporting standards
Qualifications:
Completed architecture studies at ETH or FH or equivalent recognised higher education in the field of building construction
Several years of experience in client representation and overall project management across all relevant planning and realisation phases, ideally in residential construction
Sound knowledge in the development, realisation, and renewal of real estate as well as experience with demanding construction projects in existing buildings
In-depth expertise in construction project management, especially tenders, awards, contract management, cost controlling, and quality assurance
Good understanding of real estate economics and lifecycle costs, ideally complemented by further training in real estate management or property economics
Very good knowledge of Swiss SIA standards and construction processes as well as confident use of digital project management, controlling, and reporting tools
Fluent German skills in spoken and written form as well as good English skills
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
Zurich