Opfikon
Datacentre Planning Manager (m/f/d)
- 17 September 2026
- 100%
- Opfikon
Job summary
Join our Datacenter Team in Zurich as a Planning Lead! This is a chance to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Lead and coordinate the planning team, managing meetings effectively.
- Oversee the planning process from pre-project to execution stages.
- Ensure quality in planning while meeting architectural and cost goals.
Skills
- Degree in Architecture, Civil, Electrical, or HVAC Engineering required.
- Strong leadership in interdisciplinary teams and project management.
- Excellent communication skills in English and good German knowledge.
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About the job
To support the Datacentre Team in the Zurich region, we are looking for you as our Planning Manager (m/f/d). Your place of employment will be our headquarters "Connect" in Opfikon . In this role, you will actively manage our various datacentre projects.
Implenia has extensive experience in the construction of datacentres. These projects are characterised by high demands on quality, safety and costs, which Implenia meets thanks to its specialised teams and innovative construction processes. Through the continuous realisation of similar projects, Implenia deepens its expertise and offers its customers excellence in planning and execution.
Build a modern, digital infrastructure in Switzerland with us. We look forward to your application!
Tasks
What tasks await you as Datacentre Planning Manager (m/f/d)?
- Leadership and coordination of the entire planning team as well as chairing and minute-taking of planners' meetings
- Management of the planning process from preliminary project to execution including scheduling, authority coordination and clearance of requirements
- Ensuring plan quality and compliance with objectives regarding architecture, HVACSE, functionality, costs, quality and deadlines
- Support of the overall project management TU and execution in all planning-related issues including interface management
- Management of optimisations, project changes and sample approvals including change management and integration into planning
- Contract, supplementary claim and risk management for planners as well as enforcement of revision planning and final documentation
Requirements
What requirements do you bring as Datacentre Planning Manager (m/f/d)?
- Completed studies as architect, civil engineer, electrical engineer or HVAC engineer (ETH/FH) or equivalent education with appropriate further training
- Several years of professional experience in planning or project management of TU/GU projects, ideally in the field of datacentres or mission critical facilities
- Sound knowledge of SIA standards, planning-relevant building legislation and experience in authority coordination
- Proven strength in leading interdisciplinary planning teams, interface, schedule and quality management
- Structured, assertive personality with high communication and decision-making skills as well as very good English skills (level C1 or native) and good German skills (level B1)
- Experience in international projects is an advantage
Benefits
- A multicultural working environment with the chance to help shape a liveable future
- State-of-the-art technologies and a contemporary workplace at a sustainable company
- A company that promotes talents and the further training of its employees
- The security of a financially healthy, broadly based group with strong roots in Switzerland
- Flexible working models with up to 40% home office
- Excellent travel insurance for you and persons living in the same household
- An exciting selection of benefits:
- 5 weeks holiday (6 weeks from the age of 50) and 9 paid bridge days
- an in-house pension fund with a very good coverage ratio and 3 contribution levels
- numerous discounts on well-known providers of products and services
Why our employees enjoy working with us, they tell you themselves in the following video: https://youtu.be/wtuhlIfjJq8.
How does the application process at Implenia work?
At Implenia, you can expect a simple and transparent application process:
- Online application with CV
- Personal initial interview by phone, digitally or on site
- Second interview and offer phase
What else is important to us
At Implenia, we value and live diversity. Our recruitment process is therefore aimed at promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.
About Implenia
As a leading Swiss construction and real estate service provider, Implenia develops, realises and manages living spaces, working environments and infrastructure for future generations in Switzerland and Germany. In addition, Implenia offers tunnel construction and related infrastructure projects in other markets. The company combines the know-how 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 employees (FTE) across Europe and achieved a turnover of CHF 3.5 billion in 2025. More information at implenia.com
*We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to submit unsolicited CVs. All submissions will not be considered and do not constitute any obligation.
*We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to submit unsolicited CVs. All submissions will not be considered and do not constitute any obligation.