Senior Infrastructure & HVAC Project Leader

Vatvalve; Haag; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group in Haag, St. Gallen, is seeking a Project Manager for building infrastructure, HVAC, and plumbing.

You will plan, coordinate, and deliver new construction, renovations, and infrastructure projects on site, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence. Responsibilities include site management, cost planning, and multidisciplinary coordination with engineering, procurement, and operations.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education in Installation Engineering, HVAC Planning, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
• Proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Several years of professional experience in building services, construction, infrastructure, or project management environments.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and delivering technical construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking with an interest in developing and implementing new solutions.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, sound judgment, and the ability to influence project outcomes effectively.
• Structured, organized, and results-oriented approach to work.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and openness to new challenges and experiences.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and a customer-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate new construction and renovation projects at the Haag site.
• Develop, plan, and lead construction projects, including site management, cost planning, budgeting, and project controlling.
• Design and advance HVAC projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare conceptual designs and coordinate project planning with external engineering and design consultants.
• Support building permit applications and approval processes in cooperation with external planning offices.
• Develop and maintain construction schedules while aligning activities with site operations and project objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project activities across construction, HVAC, electrical, building automation (MSR), cleanroom, and fire protection disciplines.
• Manage tendering processes and support contract awards with central procurement.
• Oversee construction execution ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate project acceptance activities, manage defect resolution, and ensure successful handover to end users.
• Participate in on-call rotation for technical alarms and emergencies.

Skills

German language

English language

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Technical education in Installation Engineering / HVAC

Further education Building Services Engineering

Job description

VAT Group in Haag, St. Gallen, is seeking a Project Manager for building infrastructure, HVAC, and plumbing.

You will plan, coordinate, and deliver new construction, renovations, and infrastructure projects on site, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence. Responsibilities include site management, cost planning, and multidisciplinary coordination with engineering, procurement, and operations.