Basel, Switzerland
Architectural project lead
at Oppenheim Architecture
Oppenheim Architecture has a vacancy for an architectural project lead to join its team in Basel, Switzerland.
Join the Oppenoffice team
Our team at Oppenheim Architecture Basel is looking for a project lead with experience in international high-end residential and hospitality projects to join our vibrant international studio. We are actively engaged in projects in Switzerland, the Mediterranean and other sites across Europe.
Oppenheim is located at Basel’s Creative Hub – the Dreispitzareal where you will join a unique team of around 45 people from over 23 nations and participate in fascinating projects around the globe. With our office in Miami and within our multicultural team, we exchange ideas in English. We offer a pleasant working atmosphere, a high degree of personal responsibility and the opportunity to develop and grow personally.
Are you ready to make an impact? Then you are exactly who we need!
What you’ll do:
- ensure design excellence and take a pragmatic approach to bringing concepts to life, balancing creativity with functionality
- conduct quality control to ensure designs meet high standards, producing comprehensive and precise project documentation
- lead and mentor the team, providing guidance in both design and technical aspects, while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
- collaborate with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment of vision and seamless integration of design inputs
- monitor project progress, ensuring timely completion within budget and addressing potential risks or challenges proactively
- support business development efforts by contributing to new opportunities, participating in proposal development, and nurturing client relationships
- oversee the development and execution of architectural concepts, ensuring they respond to the project brief, site context, and client requirements
What we’re looking for:
- a master’s degree in architecture with seven plus years’ of experience in the field
- two plus years’ of experience in project management: plan, manage budgets, schedules and resources to ensure timely and successful project delivery
- strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and guide your team and foster and coordinate collaboration in multidisciplinary teams
- excellent communication skills in English to clearly convey design concepts, present proposals to clients, and coordinate with stakeholders
- proficiency in ArchiCAD, Rhino, Lumion, Word, Excel and Adobe Suites beneficial
- EU citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit
What we offer
An inspiring work environment where teamwork and creativity are valued. You will have the opportunity to take on responsibilities and become the heart of our office. Collaborating with over 23 nationalities makes our team particularly diverse.
Does this sound like your next adventure? Send your complete application, including your resume, portfolio, references and certificates to Sarah using the ‘apply for job’ button below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
And by the way, we like to kick off weekends on Friday noon!