Project Manager (m/f/d) Client Representation

About the job

Project Manager (m/f/d) Client Representation

In the Real Estate Management department of ETH Zurich, we are responsible for the university's property portfolio. For the annual investments of approximately CHF 180 million, we adhere to the highest standards of real estate management and provide forward-looking space and modern working environments in a timely manner for teaching, research, as well as knowledge and technology transfer at ETH Zurich.

Are you ready to apply your expertise in managing exciting projects and implementing innovative solutions? Become part of our team and take on an important role in the design and implementation of construction projects at ETH Zurich!

To complement our team "Construction Project Management Hönggerberg, Cluster HP," we are looking for a new team colleague (m/f/d) to start immediately or by arrangement.

Job Description

In this position, you will take responsibility for project management of small or medium-sized renovations/refurbishments as well as large projects in the area of user fit-outs and infrastructure for research and teaching with high technical requirements, from planning to realisation, through SIA phases 21 – 53.

You will work closely with the team management, portfolio and asset management, finance & controlling, procurement, users and internal specialist departments, as well as with our internal partners such as Engineering & Systems, Facility Services, and Safety, Health and Environment.

In addition, you will manage project teams consisting of internal and external specialists, coordinate various stakeholders such as authorities and users, and ensure compliance with cost, schedule, and quality standards.

Your projects are mostly implemented using single contractor models or general planners, but you also profitably contribute alternative approaches such as design-build in a dialogue process with a total contractor.

To support your projects, you sometimes collaborate with external client representatives. Overall responsibility for the projects always remains with you. You understand how to delegate tasks and competencies purposefully and empower external partners.

We are looking for a committed individual who enjoys accompanying complex construction projects in an innovative environment.

Profile

• Technical education: You have a university degree in architecture, civil engineering, or a similar field and possess proven expertise in project management and/or construction management.
• Project experience: Thanks to your several years of experience as a project manager for renovations, complex construction projects, and large-scale refurbishments, you are familiar with coordinating specialist teams in all SIA phases. You enjoy interdisciplinary tasks.
• Variety of models: You are familiar with conventional execution models (e.g., general planner or single contractor models), are open to new integrated approaches, and ideally have initial experience in accompanying construction projects with BIM.
• Sense of responsibility and negotiation skills: You are resilient, have a quick grasp, willingly take on socio-cultural and ecological responsibility, and think entrepreneurially.
• Strong communication: You quickly build constructive relationships, create trust, and shape your collaboration effectively and purposefully.

Look forward to a varied role with creative freedom and responsibility in a dynamic, research-oriented environment. You will work on technically demanding and unusual construction projects, embedded in a collegial and ambitious team. Our collaboration is based on the mindset:

"DOING – human, together, sustainable".

We offer

Your profession with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development but also actively contributes to positive changes in society.

Working at the Vice Presidency for Infrastructure and Sustainability (VPIN) means actively shaping the future of ETH Zurich – an inspiring, international, and innovative institution. Your commitment creates the best conditions for excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and sustainability at ETH Zurich.

In an open, inspiring atmosphere, trust, reliability, and mutual respect form the foundation of our collaboration. We offer you not only security but also diverse development opportunities. With us, you can expect meaningful work in an innovative and appreciative environment that you can help shape and that opens up new perspectives for you.

• At ETH Zurich, you will find a dynamic and international environment,
• The Real Estate Management offers you an upbeat, helpful, open team,
• You will have creative freedom and practical, creative solutions are very welcome,
• We live: Lifelong Learning ,
• Benefits such as public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ , childcare, attractive pension benefits , etc.

Working, Teaching and Researching at ETH Zurich

Diversity and sustainability are important to us

In line with our values , ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity, and foster a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunities and Diversity webpage , you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Brief letter of motivation
• Curriculum vitae
• Work certificates and diplomas

Further information about Real Estate Management can be found on our website . For enquiries, please contact Mr Tim Wolsky at +41 76 747 55 14 or tim-wolsky@ethz.ch (no application documents).

Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

For personnel recruitment agencies, the ETH Zurich terms and conditions apply.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the best technical and natural science universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering fundamental research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge into society. More than 30,000 people from over 120 countries find an environment here that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires top performance. Located in the heart of Europe and globally networked, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.