As a Project Architect / Engineer, you will coordinate tertiary construction projects with internal and external stakeholders under the supervision of a CERN Senior Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design Phase of Tertiary Buildings:
* Participate in all design phases, from feasibility studies to construction documentation.
* Coordinate and evaluate designs prepared by external architects, engineers, and contractors.
* Coordinate designs with internal technical specialists (e.g. MEP).
* Oversee the design approval process in collaboration with building end-users.
2. Construction Phase of Tertiary Buildings:
* Work alongside the project manager and external consultants to ensure construction complies with contractual drawings, specifications, and regulations.
* Support the review of contractors' execution designs, variation requests, claims, and compliance with BREEAM / WELL certification requirements.
* Monitor project progress, quality, schedule, and budget, assisting in risk management and mitigation strategies.
* Manage interfaces between the contractor and CERN stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
* Assist with commissioning, documentation handover, snagging lists, and take-over procedures.
3. General Project Support:
* Provide administrative support, including taking meeting minutes, document management, and quality control.
* Assist the project manager in any additional tasks required to ensure the project's success.
You will have the unique opportunity to contribute to CERN's flagship tertiary building projects, collaborating with international design and construction teams in a bilingual environment.
Your Profile
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Work experience in architectural and/or civil engineering design and/or construction.
* Work experience in consulting engineering, contracting, or project development (client side).
* Use of MS Office applications.
* Autonomous, flexible, multi-tasking.
* Communicator, diplomatic negotiator.
* Fluent in English; the ability to work in French would be an advantage.
Eligibility Criteria
You must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
* You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
* You have a professional background in Architectural or Civil Engineering (or a related field) and have either:
o A Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
o Or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
* You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
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