Project Manager Real Estate 80% - 100%

Villigen PSI

Key information

Publication date:28 October 2025
Workload:80 – 100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is Switzerland's largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences. Join us for a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Tasks

Act as a point of contact for user needs in construction-related queries.
Lead project management on performance, cost, and timelines.
Plan and coordinate projects using the BIM methodology.

Skills

Degree in architecture or civil engineering, plus project management experience.
Strong communication and social skills for collaboration.
Good knowledge of CAD and BIM modeling software.

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The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff members.

For the Real Estate Section, we are looking for a

Your tasks

Contact person for user needs in all construction-related issues
Responsibility for coordinated client-side project management regarding performance, costs, and deadlines
Internal project development with our users
Shaping the digital transformation for the PSI campus
Defining, applying, and further developing BIM and CAD standards together with the project team
Planning and coordination of projects using the BIM method
Creating construction drawings and plans as well as digital 3D models
Preparation and execution of procurement procedures

Your profile

Completed studies (ETH/FH) in architecture or civil engineering or draftsman EFZ - architecture with further training
Additional qualifications in the field of digitalization in construction
Professional experience as a project manager in demanding construction projects
Strong affinity for building-technical construction projects
Conceptual and networked thinking, ability to independently grasp, organize, and coordinate new topics
High communication skills and pronounced social skills
Enjoy working with various stakeholders in the research environment
Team-oriented working style and cooperative personality
Very good German and good English skills, spoken and written
Good user knowledge of MS Office, CAD programs, project platforms, 3D and BIM modeling programs

We offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced continuing education culture. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and facilities on site.

For technical inquiries, please contact Ivo Widmer, Tel. +41 56 310 55 63.

We look forward to receiving your online application by 26.11.2025 for the position of Project Manager Real Estate (reference number 9210-24030)

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch