Construction Manager (Metro Works)

ACCIONA·Madrid, Spain

What they offer

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    ACCIONA doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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About the role

We are a global company, a leader in the development of regenerative infrastructure that generates a positive impact on society. Our workforce, made up of more than 65,000 professionals and present in more than 40 countries across five continents, contributes to our mission of designing a better planet. We are looking for people who want to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the greatest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity. Join us in the search for solutions to achieve a sustainable future.

ACCIONA, in its Construction business line, needs to bring on board a General Construction Manager for underground Metro works to work at its head offices in Madrid.

The Railways and Tunnels UNE needs to bring in a construction profile for Metro works with a broader vision (not so focused on underground works) to assist with tenders and ongoing projects with a complete view of the project, with the ability to approach projects or tenders comprehensively, prioritizing activities, proposing changes that optimize the project, and fitting them within the planned schedule and cost.

Mission

Provide support to ongoing projects and to tender studies, both national and international.

- At the level of support for ongoing projects

o Propose construction or design solutions that improve the execution, safety, quality, schedule, and cost of the solutions currently in progress

Maintain contact with the local team, partners, clients, and engineering firms to understand the problem and be able to develop a valid proposal in each specialty

o Monitor ongoing projects by collecting and processing data (productivity achieved, resources used, and costs incurred) as feedback to support tenders

o Collect lessons learned from ongoing projects

- At the level of support for tenders

o Knowledge of the technical and economic conditions of the tender (with regard to cut-and-cover tunnels and shafts)

o Interaction with the tender team, partners, and engineering firms to propose advantageous construction solutions and methodologies

o Preliminary fit and verification at program level of those solutions

o Proposal and definition of realistic productivities and performance rates

o Proposal and definition of the human resources and equipment needed for

o Preparation of construction methodologies

o Definition of technical specifications for the equipment used

Minimum requirements

- Master's degree in Civil Engineering

- At least 10 years of previous experience as a general construction manager or site manager on Metro projects

- Deep, specific knowledge of construction methodologies for:

- Execution of ground treatment (jet grouting, injections, micropile barriers, compensation grouting, etc.) in urban environments to protect surface assets

- Execution of buried structures (diaphragm walls, anchors, station slabs, piles, underpasses, excavations in stations and shafts, cut-and-cover tunnels...)

- Execution of tunnels using conventional methodology

- Execution of tunnels using tunnel boring machines

- Time management skills. The profile must be aware of the time available to carry out tasks and must be able to prioritize critical activities and go deeper into less critical ones in order to meet deadlines.

- Ability to make economic estimates with a high degree of confidence

- Ability to analyze risks and opportunities, and to assess them in economic and scheduling terms.

- High level of English (B2-C1)

- Geographic availability to travel and to join a project on a permanent basis.

Will be valued

- Previous experience on international projects

- Advanced knowledge of geology and geotechnics

- Experience and knowledge in the execution of tunnels and underground works in positions of direct responsibility (tunnel manager)

- Experience supporting site works from engineering firms or technical departments of construction companies

- Management of multidisciplinary teams

- Advanced knowledge and handling of AutoCAD and the Office suite

- Knowledge and handling of Artificial Intelligence tools

- Willingness to join an international project on a permanent basis if required

Additional information

We are a company that values diversity as a source of talent and, for this reason, we work to promote an inclusive environment in which respect, belonging, and commitment are fostered so that all people can participate with equal opportunities. We invite all people to apply, regardless of origin, circumstances, background, or condition. ACCIONA has received the Top Employer certification for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, which recognizes the Company as one of the best places to work in Spain.

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About the company

ACCIONA

ACCIONA

Infrastructure and Energy

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Spanish company
57000 employees