Project Manager in the Water & Wastewater Sector 80–100% – Zurich

About the job

Company Description

AFRY offers engineering, project management, and consulting services that support the energy transition as well as industrial transformation and strengthen societal resilience. With 18,000 experts worldwide, we combine global reach with local expertise and comprehensive industry knowledge to sustainably shape the future for coming generations.

Making Future

Become part of our WATER & ENVIRONMENT team. We accompany infrastructure and energy projects with the goal of improving the efficiency of energy, water, and material cycles. Support us in the planning and realisation of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants and urban drainage systems. We work on flagship projects at facilities such as ara region bern ag, STEP Aire Genève, ARA Frauenfeld, REAL ARA Buholz, and many more.

Plan with us the sustainable infrastructure facilities of tomorrow that contribute to improving water quality in rivers and lakes while simultaneously inspiring our clients through innovative and customer-oriented solutions.

Take on responsibility with us as:

PROJECT MANAGER IN THE WATER & WASTEWATER SECTOR 80-100% – ZURICH

YOUR TASKS:

• Overall responsible management of projects in the field of wastewater treatment or urban drainage
• Planning and realisation of process engineering plants and structures to industrial standards
• Successful leadership of interdisciplinary project teams
• Consulting and supporting existing and new clients throughout the entire project lifecycle (from strategic planning to commissioning and operation)
• Applying, implementing, and continuously optimising the BIM methodology

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES:

• Exciting flagship projects in infrastructure, environmental, and wastewater technology
• Collaboration with dedicated, motivated, and interdisciplinary teams beyond the Zurich location
• Engagement in a progressive and sustainable company with an international network
• Development opportunities to become overall project manager of demanding large-scale wastewater treatment plant projects
• Development opportunities to take on team leadership responsibilities

YOUR PROFILE:

• Successfully completed studies as an environmental, civil, or cultural engineer (ETH/FH)
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience as a project manager and project engineer, ideally in municipal and industrial wastewater technology including experience in specialist site management
• Experience in collaborative work on BIM projects
• Solid organisational and communication skills, effective both within the team and in contact with clients and partners
• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form; English and/or French skills are a plus

Become part of AFRY’s success story! We offer scope for creativity and personal responsibility, a collegial and international working atmosphere, contemporary employment conditions, flexible working models, above-average social benefits, attractive development opportunities, and generous public transport subscription contributions as well as a half-fare travelcard so you can easily reach our modern office buildings in a central location.

We look forward to receiving your online application!

At AFRY, we ensure change in everything we do. Because change only happens when bold ideas come together. When we collaborate successfully, act innovatively, and embrace different perspectives. This is how we shape the future. We are actively seeking qualified applicants who want to become part of our inclusive and diverse teams worldwide. Join us to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future.