Planning Lead Datacenter Construction
Advertised by Try&Hire on behalf of a client · Reference TAH-FJLLA
- Discipline
- Civil engineer
- Region
- Zurich, Opfikon (ZH)
- Client
- Construction and real estate services
- Advertised on
- 16.10.2026
You lead the planning process for datacenter construction projects, coordinating interdisciplinary planning teams from preliminary design through execution.
Your 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
What you bring
- 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)
Conditions
- Workload: 100 %
- Work model: Hybrid
- Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it
What to expect
- Flexible work models with up to 40% home office
- 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position
How to apply
You apply with your Try&Hire profile: upload your CV, check the details, enter key facts and availability. A short introduction video is optional but helps. Our team will get in touch if your profile fits the assignment.