Project Manager: Construction Projects

About the job

Project Manager: Construction Projects

Start of work

1 January 2027 or by arrangement

Employment relationship

permanent

Institute / Workplace

Construction and Space

Who we are

The University of Bern educates over 19,400 students and employs more than 8,000 staff in around 150 institutes as well as the central administration. It uses a highly diverse spatial infrastructure spread over approximately 130 properties for these activities. The Construction and Space Department designs and develops the spatial infrastructure of the University of Bern and, together with the Office for Properties and Buildings (AGG), ensures its needs-based planning, project management and operation.
At the turn of the year 2027, the Maintenance Management area will be integrated into the Construction and Space Department. This will consolidate competencies in the areas of strategy, construction and management.

What you can achieve

You can expect a varied and responsible role at the interface of construction, operation and facility management. As part of the central contact point for use and operation, you will identify maintenance and adaptation needs, clarify these together with the parties involved and develop suitable construction solutions from them.

• Central contact point for use and operation regarding maintenance needs and operation-specific adaptations
• Comprehensive responsibility for the maintenance process from needs assessment to representation at the Office for Properties and Buildings
• In-depth needs clarification and development or evaluation of construction solution variants
• Representation of the University (use and operation) in cantonal construction projects
• Independent management of construction measures within the University’s area of responsibility with responsibility for quality, costs and deadlines
• Preparation of concepts, reports and applications
• Coordination and involvement of the affected organisational units
• Participation in the further development of the department and area in various functions

What you bring with you

• Education in architecture, facility management or a comparable field (Bachelor) or a vocational diploma with function-specific further training at FA and/or HF level, for example in construction management or building technology
• Several years of professional experience in project management, construction management, architecture or facility management as well as a good understanding of construction contexts, building technology and their interfaces with construction and operation
• Enjoyment and interest in digital processes in facility management, ideally experience with CAFM systems or comparable digital tools; very good user knowledge of the MS Office suite, SAP knowledge is an advantage
• Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style, networked thinking as well as confident and competent appearance in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders
• Very good German skills; French and English skills are an advantage

Your benefits

Collaborative environment and ambitious team

Central location in the heart of Bern

Team-oriented work

Meaningful work and fair remuneration

Working at UniBE

The University of Bern offers not only exciting tasks but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity and equal opportunities. Discover what distinguishes us as an employer and how you can progress with us.

Application and contact

Please send your application electronically via the "Apply" button with the usual documents in PDF format to us.

Questions about the position?

Philipp Muster
philipp.muster@unibe.ch
Tel +41 31 684 31 81

Questions about the application?

Secretariat BT
sekretariat.bt@unibe.ch
Tel +41 31 684 82 07