Construction Project Manager - Client-Facing Leader

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international project management consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee various construction projects in Zürich, Switzerland. You will manage the complete project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables while working closely with clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of relevant experience, fluency in English and German, and strong leadership skills. This role offers unique opportunities to work on significant projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of experience in project management.
• Fluency in English and German, knowledge of French or Italian is a plus.
• Good understanding of construction industry technical matters.

Aufgaben

• Manage all stages of construction projects from feasibility to completion.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Lead project management tasks with minimal supervision.

Kenntnisse

Client engagement

Problem-solving

Leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Degree in relevant field

MAPM / MRICS qualification

PRINCE2 Practitioner certification

Jobbeschreibung

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world’s most exciting construction projects across a variety of sectors, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your success is measured by the impact you make.

As a Project Manager, you will provide expert-level consultancy and project support for construction projects across various stages and sectors from initial feasibility and strategic planning through design, procurement, construction delivery, and post-completion phases. Depending on the size and complexity of the project, you will work independently or lead a team to deliver a range of pre- and post-contract project management services, including procurement strategy, tender management, contract administration, and project close-out.

You will partner with a diverse set of clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional value, acting as a trusted advisor and helping to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Supporting the use of the full range of Project Management Process.
• Proactive day to day responsibility for small-medium sized projects and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision and supporting larger projects and programs of work.
• Support knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.
• Support risk and value management, including facilitation of workshops and project risk registers.
• Contract administration for relevant contract provisions, monthly reporting and chairing project meetings.
• Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality.
• Undertake service delivery in accordance with the policies and procedures of the business, particularly Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.
• Undertake service in compliance with client’s corporate governance procedures where applicable.
• Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties are kept informed on all relevant matters impacting and influencing projects.
• Support Senior PM team as required.
• Seek advice on procurement and contracts.
• Responsibility for, and must be committed to promoting, protecting, developing and enabling the business and your colleagues, within the parameter of your job role

Knowledge & Skills Required:

Deliver results in a client facing role including:

• Respond confidently to a client request; as well as understanding when to escalate client issues to senior members of the team
• Provide innovative solutions to improve project delivery
• Ability to show resilience and resourcefulness in the face of highly complex challenges
• Commitment to outperforming client expectations
• Dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and ethical standards.
• Provide support to junior team members.
• Provide support to junior team members.
• Demonstrate flexibility in response to changing requirements and routines
• Show good leadership skills and demonstrable ability to lead, motivate and manage teams including the supply chain

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Ideally degree qualified (industry or non-industry)
• Working towards MAPM / MRICS other equivalent qualification or experience.
• Supporting Project Management Qualifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner / Certified Project Manager / MSP / Risk Management.
• Developed understanding of leadership techniques and ideally some formal leadership training.
• 4+ years’ experience.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters.
• Good experience of industry standard forms of contract, SIA
• Good technical project management skills and provide leadership to others on PM Processes: Risk, Opportunities and Issues, Planning/programming, Change control, Reporting, Stakeholder management and Communications.
• Some experience of delivering multiple projects or programmes of work through the entire project life cycle.
• Good understanding of HS&E legislation and planning to obtain formal training.
• Swiss German would be highly preferred for this role
• Fluency in English and German is required; proficiency in any additional Swiss national language (French or Italian) would be considered an advantage.
• Developing interpersonal skills with both client and staff.