Project Manager / Client Representation 80 - 100%
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:27 January 2026
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a project leader! A role with purpose and impact awaits you.
Tasks
- Lead project teams with stakeholders and external agents.
- Manage planning, construction processes, and contract oversight.
- Ensure quality through regular reporting and controlling.
Skills
- Degree in architecture or engineering (ETH or FH) required.
- Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders is essential.
- Innovative mindset focused on efficient solutions.
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Building Department Canton of Zurich
80 - 100%
April 1, 2026 or by arrangement
Project Manager / Client Representation
Do you have experience in managing demanding construction projects? We offer an exciting and responsible position in the client representation of the Canton of Zurich. With us, you build the future – together with 160 committed colleagues. As a project manager in the construction area C of the Building Office, you are responsible for several challenging, larger projects of the canton from planning to completed construction, such as the development and expansion of the ZHAW site in Wädenswil.
With us, you are responsible for
leading several project teams with client representatives and external contractors. You control the planning and construction processes, conduct tenders, are responsible for contract management, and keep costs, deadlines, and quality under control. You regularly report to the project committee, prepare phase documents for political bodies, are responsible for quality assurance, and write controlling reports for higher authorities. You conduct studies and selection procedures for teaching and laboratory buildings and plan and implement renovations.
It is important to us
that you communicate skillfully and on equal footing with different stakeholders. You are enthusiastic about realizing meaningful projects for the people of the Canton of Zurich. You have a degree as an architect or engineer (ETH or FH), are innovative, and always looking for the best solution.
You choose us
because we offer you an extremely interesting activity with creative freedom and development opportunities. With us, you work in a highly motivated, competent team and have the opportunity to actively shape the building culture of the Canton of Zurich. Our attractive further training offers and the possibility to work from home are additional advantages for you.
Your contact
Dagmar Holenstein
Team Leader
043 29 29 43
Team Leader
043 29 29 43
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About us
The Building Office is responsible for the development, realization, and maintenance of cantonal buildings, from the Grossmünster to the university building. It ensures professional planning and realization of new buildings, renovations, and art-and-construction projects of public buildings. It is committed to sustainability and building culture, ensures careful use of resources, and high operational suitability.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
We offer…
Meaningful work
Mobile work / Home office
Team
Your application process
Pre-selection
Brief introduction via video call
First interview
Second interview
Final decision
