Project Manager / Client Representation 80 - 100%

develop | control | realize

Building Department Canton Zurich

80 - 100%

01.02.2026 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 D of the Building Office, you are responsible for several challenging projects of the canton at the same time, from planning to completed construction, such as residential buildings in financial assets, a separation stable for the animal hospital, or the complete renovation of a laboratory.

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 to higher authorities.

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 training 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. 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

Sacha Wiesner

Team Leader

+41 43 259 28 69

Team Leader

+41 43 259 28 69

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About us

The Building Office (HBA) ensures competent planning and realization of public construction projects. Sustainable use of resources and high operational suitability are important to us. In doing so, we promote understanding for public construction tasks and building culture.

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 – right next to Zurich main 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 – right next to Zurich main station.

We offer…

Good and broad training and further education opportunities

Responsible activity

Good mobile phone subscription offers

Flexible working time models

Your application process

Pre-selection

Introduction via preliminary video

First interview

Second interview with business case

Final decision