Job Description
As a Project Architect/Engineer in the Site and Civil Engineering SCE Department, within the Project Portfolio Management Group, you will work under the supervision of a CERN Senior Project Manager, coordinating tertiary construction projects with both internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing tertiary buildings, ensuring compliance with contractual drawings, specifications, and regulations. Key responsibilities include:
* Design Phase of Tertiary Buildings:
o Participate in all design phases, from feasibility studies to construction documentation.
o Coordinate and evaluate designs prepared by external architects, engineers, and contractors.
o Coordinate designs with internal technical specialists, such as MEP.
o Oversee the design approval process in collaboration with building end-users.
* Construction Phase of Tertiary Buildings:
o Work alongside the project manager and external consultants to ensure construction complies with contractual drawings, specifications, and regulations.
o Support the review of contractors' execution designs, variation requests, claims, and compliance with BREEAM/WELL certification requirements.
o Monitor project progress, quality, schedule, and budget, assisting in risk management and mitigation strategies.
o Manage interfaces between the contractor and CERN stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
o Assist with commissioning, documentation handover, snagging lists, and take-over procedures.
* General Project Support:
o Provide administrative support, including taking meeting minutes, document management, and quality control.
o Assist the project manager in any additional tasks required to ensure the project's success.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to CERN's flagship tertiary building projects, collaborating with international design and construction teams in a bilingual English/French environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering, or related field.
* Minimum 2-6 years of post-graduation professional experience, or PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
* Familiarity with MS Office applications.
* Excellent communication and diplomatic negotiation skills.
* Fluent in English, with proficiency in French an advantage.
What We Offer
* A monthly stipend ranging between CHF 6287 and CHF 6911 per month (net of tax).
* Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme, and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
* 30 days of paid leave per year.
* On-the-job and formal training at CERN, as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.