Construction Project Leader & Architect

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall responsibility

Lead the end-to-end development of building and office fit-out projects with a heavy emphasis on construction execution (Bauleitung). Beyond design, you will be the team’s primary authority on the construction site, responsible for supervising trades, ensuring technical quality, and enriching the internal team with practical site-management knowledge. You will be the "eyes and ears" on-site, identifying risks and ensuring Swiss building standards are met until final handover.

1. Construction & Architecture

Technical Design: Collecting and arranging technical data, preparing drawings, plans, and good-for-construction documentation with a focus on fit-out projects within existing buildings

Permitting & Compliance: Managing compliance with local building codes, zoning regulations, fire safety, and accessibility. Coordinating submissions and revisions with municipal authorities

Site Supervision (Bauleitung): Monitoring the work of local engineers and providing direct guidance to general contractors or subcontractors. Supervising workers to ensure execution matches layout designs and quality standards

Team Mentorship: Serving as the internal subject matter expert on construction; teaching the team what to look for on-site and how to navigate the complexities of a live construction environment

Technical Coordination: Leading the review of MEP, fire protection, and specialist systems. Networking and consulting with industry professionals to ensure seamless integration

Innovation: Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and staying current with industry technology ( , ESG, wood construction) 

2. Project Management

Managing multiple projects simultaneously from concept through maintenance

Preparing projects’ time schedules, budgets and technical documentation

Supervising bidding process, meeting cost standards by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving actions

Ensuring all issues are addressed in a timely manner, and that project requirements are met

Ensuring the team works together to achieve set goals and targets

Willingness and capability to travel 3-4 weeks per year international

3. Real Estate

Interacting with different departments (Finance, Legal, Facility Management, IT Infrastructure) and various field’s professionals

Preparing documents, reports, presentations and proposals to the CEO

Participating in developing and maintaining standards and requirements of CornerstoneONE

ORGANIZATIONAL HIERARCHY

1. Reporting

Reports to the Lead Architect 

2. Line Manager

Line Manager is the CEO

3. Working place

You will be office based in the office of PSI CRO AG with the opportunity of maximum 2 days home office per week. You will be integrated into the PSI team locally as a guest and will be able to take part in individual team events, but your tasks, everyday communication and line functions will be those of CornerstoneONE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

1. Education

Master’s degree in architecture or engineering (Diploma FH / ETH), MBA or similar is a plus

2. Experience

Min. 15 years of practice as an architect and project manager with a hands-on understanding of the Swiss construction process

Proven track record in leading mid-size projects and construction supervision (Bauleitung)

Deep expertise in the preparation of Good-for-Construction (GFC) drawings and related documentation

The candidate must have a hands-on understanding of the construction process, not limited to conceptual or design work

Excellent understanding of construction details, including maintenance of existing buildings.

Any experience is wood construction and ESG a plus

3. Training & Skills

Qualifications

An all-rounder with experience from concept development through completion and maintenance of existing buildings

Good presentation skills

Excellent understanding of construction details, including maintenance of existing buildings

Knowledge of building regulations, norms and standards

Excellent in organizational, project management and reporting skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Leadership and communication skills

Interpersonal and networking skills

Detail-oriented, analytical and problem solving

Deadline-driven and dedicated to excellence

Expertise in fire prevention, security, ESG or others welcome

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