Project Manager Planning and Development (m/f/d)

As a leading Swiss construction and real estate service provider, Implenia develops, realises and manages living spaces, work environments and infrastructure for future generations in Switzerland and Germany. Additionally, Implenia offers tunnel construction and related infrastructure projects in other markets. The company combines the expertise from highly qualified consulting, development, planning and execution units under one roof to form an integrated, multinational leading construction and real estate service provider. With its headquarters in Opfikon near Zurich, Implenia employs over 8,000 staff (FTE) across Europe and achieved a turnover of CHF 3.5 billion in 2025. More information at implenia.com

For the Zurich Region New Build GU/TU we are looking for you as a committed and communicative Project Manager Planning and Development (m/f/d). In this role, you lead projects from the first customer contact to the building permit and thus shape the crucial early phases of our Design Build and other project types. Your workplace is our headquarters "Connect" in Opfikon.

Your responsibilities

• You lead projects in early phases – from the initial contact with the client through development to the building permit
• You collect, structure and document functional requirements, derive clear project goals and define the scope of services
• You lead and coordinate interdisciplinary planning and specialist teams
• You manage the planning regarding functionality, cost-effectiveness, permit feasibility, deadlines, opportunities and risks
• You coordinate the building permit process and ensure a structured handover to execution

Why you will succeed

• A completed education in construction (architecture, civil engineering, construction technology HF/FH or comparable) forms the basis for your successful start
• You bring several years of experience from early project phases in the TU/GU environment or real estate development
• You have experience in leading interdisciplinary planning teams and are familiar with official procedures
• You can independently and proactively develop and successfully implement decision-making processes
• You know the relevant standards, guidelines and procedures in Switzerland
• Your communication is clear and convincing – in exchange with clients, investors and authorities
• Entrepreneurial thinking as well as a structured and solution-oriented working style characterise you
• Good knowledge of CAD (ArchiCAD, Revit), experience with BIM and Dalux
• Very good German skills in spoken and written form as well as fluent English skills

What we offer you

• A multicultural working environment with the chance to help shape a liveable future
• State-of-the-art technologies and a modern workplace at a sustainable company
• A company that promotes talents and the further training of its employees
• The security of a financially healthy, broadly positioned group with strong roots in Switzerland
• An exciting selection of benefits:
  • 5 weeks holiday and 9 paid bridge days
  • An in-house pension fund with a very good coverage ratio and 3 contribution levels
  • Numerous discounts on products and services from well-known providers

Why our employees enjoy working with us, they tell you themselves in the following video: https://youtu.be/wtuhlIfjJq8

Could this position interest you? If yes, apply today via this advertisement! We look forward to getting to know you.

At Implenia, we value and live diversity. Our recruitment process is therefore aimed at promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.

*We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to submit unsolicited CVs. Such submissions will not be considered and do not constitute any obligation.

Questions?
Martina Popovic, Talent Acquisition Partner Division Buildings, will be happy to answer your questions by e-mail: martina.popovic@implenia.com