Project Manager – Industrial Refrigeration | Switzerland (Relocation required)

Job offer

Johnson Controls is seeking a Project Manager in industrial refrigeration technology to join our team in Switzerland.
Please note that this role is fully based in Bassersdorf near Zurich, and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate to Switzerland.

You will be responsible for projects from planning through handover, managing schedules, stakeholders, and customer communications to ensure a smooth project flow. In addition, you will take full responsibility for engineering—from developing the plant concept and layout to defining the technical requirements of the refrigeration system.

Your responsibilities

• Planning and controlling project timelines, budgets and resources from project initiation to completion.
• Primary point of contact for customers and translating their requirements into project plans and solutions.
• Coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers and customers.
• Conducting procurement activities, including material selection, orders and cost tracking.
• Developing plant concepts, layouts and detailed designs for industrial refrigeration systems.
• Creating technical calculations, schematics and component specifications.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety requirements and internal policies.
• Providing technical support to the service team during installation and commissioning.

Your profile

• Completed technical training or a technical degree.
• Project experience or strong coordination skills.
• Experience with industrial refrigeration systems (NH3, CO2, Freon) is mandatory.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.
• Clear and convincing communication at all levels.
• Proactive, solution-oriented and autonomous working style.
• Ability to take engineering responsibility from concept to implementation.
• Ability to evaluate components, size systems, and ensure adherence to safety and performance standards.
• Languages: English or German required; French is advantageous.

What we offer

• Opportunity to relocate and work in Switzerland within an international environment
• An innovative technical environment within an international group
• Motivating remuneration corresponding to the seniority and scope of the role
• A company car, also for private use
• A 24/7 accident insurance that covers work and private life
• Corporate benefits
• Individual development opportunities

Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to receiving your application in English or German language.