Project Manager - Fire Protection

About the job

Take on a responsible and practical project management role in a demanding industrial environment. You will oversee the implementation of technical fire protection systems within the scope of major investment projects and work closely with engineering teams, external partners, and contractors to ensure a safe, compliant, and successful project execution.

Project Manager - Fire Protection

Job description:

Take on a responsible and practical project management role in a demanding industrial environment. You will oversee the implementation of technical fire protection systems within the scope of major investment projects and work closely with engineering teams, external partners, and contractors to ensure a safe, compliant, and successful project execution.

About the customer:

• Location: Visp, Switzerland
• Workload: 100%
• Work model: 100% on site
• Industry: Pharma / Chemicals / Industrial Production

Requirements:

• Participation in the development and implementation of fire protection concepts for investment projects.
• Coordination with architects, engineering partners, fire protection experts, contractors, and internal contacts.
• Technical support of fire protection systems, including sprinkler, spray flood, and dry extinguishing systems as well as fire water networks and fire water retention systems.
• Management of external contractors and suppliers while adhering to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Participation in 3D design reviews and coordination of technical solutions with the involved engineering teams.
• Coordination of commissioning, functional tests, integrated system tests, and technical approvals.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable fire protection regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
• Review of technical documentation and coordination of the handover of completed systems to operations.
• Support of further engineering activities within the CAPEX team as needed.

Competences:

• Completed studies in mechanical engineering, process engineering, chemical engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Approximately 5–10 years of experience in engineering or project management, ideally in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or industrial sector.
• Solid technical experience in fire protection systems as well as knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, especially VKF and SES.
• Good knowledge in assessing fire risks and selecting appropriate extinguishing technologies.
• Experience in coordinating contractors, engineering partners, and interdisciplinary project teams.
• Practical experience with commissioning, functional tests, and technical approvals.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated environments or cleanrooms is an advantage.
• A VKF certification, especially as a Specialist for Water Extinguishing Systems VKF, is a great advantage.
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style as well as strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Very good German language skills, both spoken and written, are mandatory. English skills are an advantage, French skills are a plus.