Project Manager (m/f/d) – HVAC & Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend; Basel; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Opportunity for professional development

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a skilled Project Manager for HVAC & Infrastructure in Basel, Switzerland. The ideal candidate will lead construction and technical projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with safety and sustainability standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, along with 3+ years of project management experience. Strong communication skills in both English and German are essential, along with an understanding of HVAC systems and Swiss construction regulations. Join us to deliver impactful projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in construction, industrial, or technical environments.
• Familiarity with Swiss construction standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple HVAC and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure smooth project delivery.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor progress, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication (English and German)

HVAC systems understanding

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Reporting software

Presentation software

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

We are looking for a skilled Project Manager for HVAC & Infrastructure to lead and deliver construction and technical infrastructure projects within a complex, fast‑paced environment. This role is ideal for someone who can confidently coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and sustainability standards.

You will oversee HVAC and infrastructure‑focused projects, with the flexibility to support additional technical or construction disciplines based on organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple HVAC and infrastructure projects from planning through execution and handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, risks, and documentation.
• Review and validate proposals, cost estimates, scopes, and contractor performance.
• Manage change orders, negotiations, claims, and contract administration.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Prepare project reports, governance materials, and ensure transparent communication.
• Facilitate client and stakeholder meetings in German and English.
• Support the transition of completed facilities into operations, including close‑out documentation and warranties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of project management experience in construction, industrial, or technical environments (pharma/biotech experience a plus).
• Good understanding of HVAC systems and infrastructure‑related technical topics.
• Familiarity with Swiss construction standards (e.g., SIA), regulatory frameworks, and procurement processes.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, reporting, and presentations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience leading teams, managing commissions, or supporting business development is an advantage.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical standards.
• Fluency in English and German.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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