Project Quality Manager (m/f/d)

As Project Quality Manager, you will lead the quality function on complex, large-scale construction projects, ensuring the highest standards of compliance, execution, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle. Managing a dedicated quality team, you will drive a strong quality culture, oversee QA/QC processes, and work closely with project stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Project Quality Manager (m/f/d)

Our client is a well-established international company based in Zurich, delivering complex technical projects across a variety of industries.

The organisation offers an innovative and collaborative environment where employees can contribute to large-scale developments while benefiting from excellent long-term career opportunities.

Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific quality strategies, procedures, and control systems.
• Lead and mentor the site quality team, fostering a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Promote a "Right First Time" mindset across all project stakeholders.
• Establish, monitor, and report key quality metrics and performance indicators.
• Analyze quality trends, identify recurring issues, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure quality management systems and project documentation remain accurate, accessible, and compliant.
• Coordinate inspections, testing activities, commissioning readiness, and project handovers.
• Collaborate with package managers and project teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout the construction process.
• Support planning activities by proactively identifying risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Construction, Engineering, HSE, Planning, and Commissioning.
• Contribute to Construction and operational excellence initiatives across the project.
• Ensure the highest standards of workplace safety while promoting a 0-incident culture.

Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience within quality management on large-scale construction, engineering, industrial, data centre, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of successfully leading quality teams on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes, construction methodologies, commissioning activities, and project delivery.
• Experience developing quality systems, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate teams and drive accountability.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term objectives and day-to-day project delivery.
• Proficient in common project management, reporting, and document management tools.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are considered an advantage.
• Hands-on, delivery-focused mindset with the willingness to go the extra mile in fast-paced project environments.

• Professional certifications in Quality Management, Construction Management, or Project Management.
• Six Sigma Belt (or higher).
• PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification.
• Membership of relevant professional engineering or quality organizations.

Offer

• Private health insurance contribution up to CHF 300/month
• Relocation support package for international candidates
• Company-supported mobility and transportation allowance
• Temporary accommodation available when relocating
• Long-term career progression on major international projects
• Collaborative and multicultural working environment

• International (Schweiz) AG
  Sihlstrasse 37
  8001 Zürich