Key Account Manager and Project Manager in Design & Build Interior Fit-outs 100%

Are you a trusted Design & Build professional with deep expertise in the Swiss interior fit-out market? Do you have a passion for agile, goal-oriented project delivery and excellence from design through construction? Would you like to play a key role in leading projects, leveraging your extensive experience to strengthen quality, optimize delivery and guide multidisciplinary projects across agile project environments?

Then this position is made for you!

Your mission

Your main responsibility will be to lead and deliver retail and interior fit-out projects from concept to completion as a trusted Design & Build partner. By taking ownership of project execution, client coordination, and commercial performance, you will play a key role in strengthening client relationships, delivering high-quality services, and supporting the continued development and success of the company.

Project management & client advisory

• You design, plan and coordinate Design & Build projects through to completion
• You act as a 360° advisor to clients across all trades, including architecture, interior fit-out and building services engineering (MEP)
• You support clients from early-stage project development and strategic planning through to execution
• You ensure budgets, deadlines, quality standards and administrative processes are effectively managed
• You prepare and monitor cost estimates, post-calculations, tenders and invoicing
• You develop practical, value-driven solutions tailored to client needs
• You contribute to long-term project optimisation and operational efficiency strategies

Building permit procedure

• You prepare and coordinate all relevant documents for planning applications
• You check compliance with legal requirements and communicate with the authorities

Operations, construction management & troubleshooting

• You oversee construction management across all trades and ensure smooth project execution
• You act as a troubleshooting lead on complex or critical projects
• You support internal project managers as a quality assurance and sparring partner
• You continuously improve PM processes, operational workflows and project standards
• You oversee holistic cost control across the project portfolio together with internal tools and processes
• You monitor project profitability and ensure efficient operational and financial reporting processes
• You contribute to the development of tools, structures and systems for efficient project delivery

Quality Assurance & Internal Strategic Support

• You act as a sparring partner to the CEO regarding operations, PM management and organisational development
• You challenge and further develop our service and quality standards as a Design & Build partner and consultant
• You actively contribute to company culture, entrepreneurial thinking and continuous improvement
• You significantly support and relieve the CEO in operational project management to enable stronger focus on overall company development

What you bring

• Completed education as an architect, engineer, construction manager, construction economist or equivalent
• Proven experience within a Total Contractor or Design & Build Environment in Interior Fit-outs
• Strong expertise in client advisory, design, cost management, construction management, and multidisciplinary project delivery
• Deep understanding for architecture, interior fit-out and building services engineering (MEP)
• Strong ability to prioritise, troubleshoot and coordinate multiple parallel tasks and projects in a dynamic environment
• You bring strong expertise in project controlling, combined with hands-on experience using modern digital and agile project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, ERP systems, Kanban, etc) to drive efficient and transparent Design & Build project delivery.
• A positive, proactive and solution-oriented hands-on mentality with a pragmatic and results-oriented approach to efficient project execution
• Confident negotiating skills and sound knowledge of SIA guidelines and building regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Proficiency in German and Swiss German (C1), good knowledge of English and French is advantageous 
• Driving license category B

What we offer

• A key role within a growing and entrepreneurial company
• A collaborative, hands-on and agile work environment
• Diverse and challenging projects within retail, healthcare, offices, and interior fit-out sectors
• Modern project management tools for efficient and successful teamwork
• Excellent social benefits and a pension fund with the highest interest rate in Switzerland
• A modern office in Zurich West
• The opportunity to actively shape and develop our company