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Project Manager / Client Representation 80 - 100%
- 03 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a Project Leader! A unique chance to shape the future with 160 dedicated colleagues.
Tasks
- Lead multiple project teams for construction projects.
- Manage planning, construction processes, and contracts effectively.
- Communicate with stakeholders and ensure quality assurance.
Skills
- Experience in leading complex construction projects required.
- Degree in architecture or engineering (ETH or FH) needed.
- Innovative mindset with a focus on optimal solutions.
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About the job
develop | control | realize
Building Department Canton Zurich
80 - 100%
01.02.2026 or by arrangement
Project Manager / Client Representation
Do you have experience in managing demanding construction projects? We offer an exciting and responsible position in the client representation of the Canton of Zurich. With us, you build the future – together with 160 committed colleagues. As a project manager in Construction Area D of the Building Office, you are responsible for several challenging projects of the canton simultaneously, from planning to completed construction, such as residential buildings in financial assets, a separation stable for the animal hospital, or the complete renovation of a laboratory.
With us, you are responsible for
leading several project teams with client representatives and external contractors. You control the planning and construction processes, conduct tenders, are responsible for contract management, and keep costs, deadlines, and quality under control. You regularly report to the project committee, prepare phase documents for political bodies, are responsible for quality assurance, and write controlling reports to higher authorities.
It is important to us
that you communicate skillfully and on equal footing with different stakeholders. You are enthusiastic about realizing meaningful projects for the people of the Canton of Zurich. You have training as an architect or engineer (ETH or FH), are innovative, and always looking for the best solution.
You choose us
because we offer you an extremely interesting activity with creative freedom and development opportunities. With us, you work in a highly motivated, competent team and have the opportunity to actively shape the building culture of the Canton of Zurich. Our attractive further training offers and the possibility to work from home are additional advantages for you.
Your contact
Sacha Wiesner
Team Leader / Construction Area D
+41 43 259 28 69
Team Leader / Construction Area D
+41 43 259 28 69
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About us
The Building Office (HBA) ensures competent planning and realization of public construction projects. Sustainable use of resources and high operational suitability are important to us. In doing so, we promote understanding of public construction tasks and building culture.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.
We offer…
Good and broad training and further education opportunities
Responsible activity
Good mobile phone subscription offers
Flexible working time models
Your application process
Pre-selection
Introduction via preliminary video
First interview
Second interview with business case
Final decision
