Project Manager Building Construction - Client Representation (100%)

About the job

As the largest municipality in the canton of Solothurn, the city of Olten faces diverse urban development challenges. For the Building Construction Department, we are seeking a qualified individual as of 1 August 2027 to take on the client-side project management of new buildings, extensions, as well as demanding conversion and renovation projects.

Project Manager Building Construction - Client Representation (100%)

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will accompany the city’s building construction projects from project initiation and needs assessment through planning and realisation to handover and project completion. You will coordinate the requirements of the owner, users, and operations, lead the project organisation on the client side, and manage collaboration with external planners and other project participants. Additionally, you will oversee competitions, planner procurement, and award procedures in accordance with public procurement law. You will monitor compliance with quality, costs, and deadlines, and prepare project budgets, decision-making documents, reports, and proposals for political bodies. Participation in investment planning and the further development of sustainable standards and processes will complete your range of duties.

Your Profile

For this responsible role, you have a tertiary-level qualification (FH, ETH, HF or equivalent) in architecture, civil engineering, building services engineering, or a related construction-technical field. You bring solid experience in managing construction and planning projects and are well acquainted with the SIA project phases as well as planning and construction processes. You are characterised by an independent, structured working style and communicate clearly and appropriately for the audience. Knowledge of contract law and public procurement is an ideal complement to your profile or will be considered an advantage.

We Offer We offer you a varied role with a high degree of independence and scope for creativity. Your future workplace is centrally located in the Stadthaus Olten, where you will find a pleasant, collegial working atmosphere in a manageable team. In addition to targeted induction, we actively support you in professional development. We offer contemporary flexibility with the possibility of mobile working (home office) and flexible working hours within the framework of annual working time, as well as the attractive employment conditions of the city of Olten.

Your Next Step

If you identify with this role, please send your application documents by e-mail.

If you have any questions about the role, Daniel Christen, Directorate of Construction / Building Construction, Tel. 062 206 13 01, will be happy to assist you.