Project Manager | Civil Infrastructure and Urbanization

AECOM·Madrid, Spain (Hybrid)

What they offer

  • Fixed-term contract

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    AECOM doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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About the role

At AECOM, within the Civil Infrastructure and Transportation area, we are looking for a Project Manager with international experience, specialized in civil engineering, particularly in the management of urbanization projects and urban and industrial developments.

As a Project Manager, you will lead the comprehensive project management (scope, schedule, costs, and quality) and serve as the technical and operational reference for the team.

Additionally, you will manage the client relationship, acting as their primary point of contact and ensuring transparent, proactive, and results-oriented collaboration.

These will be your main responsibilities in the role:

  •  Lead multidisciplinary design teams, fostering collaboration, performance, and the achievement of objectives.
    • Coordinate and supervise the design phases with a practical approach focused on constructability.
    • Ensure technical quality, coherence, and precision in the design, as well as compliance with budget and client specifications.
    • Manage scope, planning, resources, and external consultants, identifying and mitigating risks early on.
    • Develop and maintain solid, trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders.
    • Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and the application of best practices (e.g., lessons learned, standardization, BIM where applicable).

What we offer:

  • A multicultural and innovative environment, with top-tier projects.
  • Real opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
  • An excellent work environment and the flexibility needed to balance personal and professional life.
  • Competitive compensation package based on experience.

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Civil Engineering (ICCP) or Civil Engineering.
  •  ≥10 years of experience in project management and design of civil infrastructure, with ≥3 years specifically in urbanization projects.
  • International experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing direct client communication.
  • Proficiency in comprehensive project management: scope, schedule, costs, and quality; including risk and change management.
  • Professional level of Spanish and English (oral and written), with the ability to prepare technical documentation and present to clients.
  • Solid technical foundation in civil engineering and constructability applied to design.
  • Leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, focused on building trust with clients and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
  • Proficiency in planning and collaboration tools.
  • Availability for travel as required by project needs.

Nice to have

Valuable requirements:

  • Experience in Data Centers and/or industrial or logistics developments.
  • PMP certification (or equivalent: PRINCE2, IPMA).
  • Knowledge of contractual frameworks (e.g., FIDIC/NEC) and subcontractor/consultant procurement processes.
  • Familiarity with cost control (e.g., Earned Value), QA/QC.

About the company & team

At AECOM, we deliver a better world.

We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, and as such, we bring together the best people, ideas, and digital solutions, as well as the best technical knowledge. We partner with our clients to turn their ambitions into action and change the world for the better.

Join us and become part of a global team of nearly 52,000 designers, engineers, planners, scientists, program and construction managers, and other professionals, bringing your technical expertise, passion, and drive to deliver projects that have a positive and tangible impact around the world.

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with professional services revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Additional information

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location, or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering mindset are fostered.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We offer a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We are the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we are in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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AECOM

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