Client Representative (m/f/d)

Client Representative (m/f/d)

Role:

On behalf of a client, we are seeking an experienced professional for client representation and project management of demanding real estate and building projects in an established Swiss real estate environment. You will take overall responsibility for renovations, refurbishments, new builds and replacement new builds in residential and commercial construction from project initiation to handover. The focus is on strategic project management, cost and schedule management, investment planning, and leading interdisciplinary planning teams. The position combines independent client responsibility with sustainable real estate development, economic portfolio optimisation and long-term value retention.

Responsibilities:

• Independent client representation and overall project management of renovations, refurbishments, new builds and replacement new builds in residential and commercial construction

• Management of refurbishment and renovation projects from project initiation through planning and realisation to handover, as well as new build projects from building permit submission

• Representation of owner and client interests vis-à-vis architects, specialist planners, contractors, authorities and other project participants

• Responsibility for cost, schedule, quality, sustainability and risk management, including early initiation of appropriate control measures

• Development of project definitions, project mandates and decision bases, as well as management of project changes and additional claims

• Technical leadership and coordination of interdisciplinary project teams and organisation of project and steering meetings

• Conducting planner selection procedures, competitive bidding and awarding processes including participation in planner, work and general contractor contracts

• Preparation of investment proposals, project budgets, cost forecasts and profitability calculations for construction and real estate projects

• Financial project management and investment controlling including budgeting, forecasts, cost monitoring and management reporting

• Participation in strategic real estate and asset development as well as medium- and long-term investment planning

• Assessment and optimisation of construction projects regarding lifecycle costs, sustainability, energy efficiency, utilisation and long-term value retention

• Support during building inspections, commissioning and project completions including defect management, final accounting and handover to property management

Qualifications:

• Completed studies in architecture or civil engineering ETH/FH or comparable recognised higher education

• Several years of professional experience in client representation or project management of new build, refurbishment and renovation projects, preferably in residential and commercial construction

• Sound knowledge of Swiss SIA standards and construction processes as well as experience in project management, cost management and scheduling

• Knowledge in the preparation and awarding of planner, work and general contractor contracts as well as in conducting planner selection procedures

• Expertise in real estate development, investment planning, profitability calculations and sustainable building; further education in real estate management, e.g. CUREM, is an advantage

• Confident use of MS Office, especially Excel, as well as experience with project management, cost controlling and reporting systems

• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for contract negotiations, investment proposals and project reports

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

https://rocken.jobs

https://rocken.jobs/application/profil-erstellen/

Work location
Winterthur