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Planning Lead Datacenter Construction

Company
avec compétence (avecco) GmbH
Location
Glattbrugg
Publication date
17.10.2026
Reference
330543

Description

You lead the planning process for datacenter construction projects, coordinating interdisciplinary planning teams from preliminary design through execution.

Tasks

  • Lead and coordinate the entire planning team and run planning meetings
  • Steer the planning process from preliminary design to execution, including scheduling
  • Coordinate with authorities and resolve permit conditions
  • Ensure plan quality and compliance with architecture, HVAC/electrical, cost and schedule targets
  • Support overall project management in all planning-related questions, including interface management
  • Steer optimizations, project changes and sampling, including change management
  • Manage contracts, variations and risk for planners, and request as-built documentation

Profile

  • Degree in architecture, civil, electrical or HVAC engineering (ETH/FH) or equivalent qualification
  • Several years of experience in planning or project management of general contractor projects
  • Ideally experience with datacenter or mission critical facilities
  • Sound knowledge of SIA standards and planning-relevant building legislation
  • Experience coordinating with authorities
  • Strong leadership of interdisciplinary planning teams and interface, schedule and quality management
  • Very good English (C1 or native) and good German (B1)

Offer

  • Flexible work models with up to 40% home office
  • 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position

Company

Construction and real estate services