Zürich
Project Manager Client Representative (m/f/d)
- 13 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 120 000 - 125 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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Project Manager Client Representative (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF120,000 - 125,000Role:
On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced professional for the client-side project management of a demanding residential construction project in the Zurich region. You will take responsibility for the development and realisation of an innovative residential project with around 55 residential units from the preliminary project phase following the completion of the study contract. The focus is on professional client representation, managing all planning and realisation processes, and ensuring costs, deadlines, and quality. You will combine architectural expertise with real estate economic understanding and accompany the project through to commissioning and handover to property management.
Responsibilities:
Client-side project management: Overall responsibility for the planning and realisation of a demanding residential construction project with around 55 residential units from the preliminary project phase
Client representation: Representing and enforcing the interests of the client towards architectural and engineering offices, contractors, authorities, and other project participants
Project development: Managing project processing after the completion of the study contract and further developing the planning, constructional, and economic foundations
Planner and contractor awards: Preparation and support of tenders, evaluation of offers, and award decisions for planning and construction services
Project team leadership: Coordination and management of the interdisciplinary planning team and executing companies across all relevant SIA service phases
Cost, schedule, and quality management: Responsibility for the project budget, cost forecasts, scheduling, and compliance with agreed quality requirements
Authority and stakeholder management: Representing the client towards authorities, neighbours, and other stakeholders as well as accompanying necessary coordination
Client and user requirements: Continuous alignment of project planning and construction execution with the requirements of the client and subsequent property management
Real estate economic project control: Consideration of investment costs, usage concepts, operational requirements, and long-term economic viability in project decisions
Decision bases and reporting: Preparation of project reports, cost and schedule overviews, variant comparisons, and decision proposals for management
Building in existing structures: Consideration of existing structural conditions and project-specific framework conditions in planning and realisation
Acceptance and project handover: Organisation and monitoring of construction acceptance, defect rectification, commissioning, and complete handover to property management
Qualifications:
Completed studies in architecture at FH or ETH level or an equivalent higher education qualification
Several years of professional experience in client-side project management or client representation across all planning and realisation phases, preferably in residential construction
Sound knowledge of Swiss construction processes and SIA service phases as well as experience in managing planners, contractors, and external project participants
Proven experience in cost, schedule, and quality management as well as in tendering, awarding, and contract processes
Knowledge of building in existing structures and developing demanding residential construction projects, especially regarding constructional, operational, and economic requirements
Real estate economic understanding and confident use of digital project management and reporting tools; further training in real estate management or real estate economics is an advantage
Fluent German skills in spoken and written form as well as good English skills for project communication, negotiations, and reporting
Benefits:
- 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
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153