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Real Estate Project Manager - MEP and Industrial

On-site in Mad·Added 3 months ago (last checked 6 Nov)

Iberia

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Work mode: On-site, Mad
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
English: Required
Experience: 8+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

University degree in Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Engineering, or similar.
Advanced English, preferably C1 level or equivalent, for communication with international suppliers, engineering firms, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience of at least 8 years in managing industrial, MEP, infrastructure, utilities, urban development, critical facilities, or technical building projects.
Experience coordinating projects from the client side, PMO, engineering, construction, or development environment.
Experience reviewing drawings, reports, budgets, schedules, risk matrices, technical documentation, and contractor proposals.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams: engineering, PMO, contractors, Facility Management, operations, users, and technical suppliers.

Nice to have

Certification in Project Management, PMP, or similar.
Specific training in installations, commissioning, energy, infrastructure, maintenance, or asset management.
Experience in airport, industrial, logistics, energy, healthcare, data center environments, or assets in operation.
Knowledge of LV/MV electrical systems, HVAC, fire protection, sanitation, water, pumping, gas, telecommunications, substations, commissioning, and technical handover.
Knowledge of planning, reporting, document control, risk monitoring, BIM, CMMS, BMS/SCADA tools, or energy management.
Executive communication skills, rigor, organization, risk anticipation, solution orientation, and cross-functional coordination in complex environments.

Talent at Iberia:

We value that our professionals are an example of behaviors for customers, but also within the team. We expect all new hires to be an example of these.

We are one and diverse: You work in a coordinated, open, and collaborative manner, pursuing a common goal in a diverse and inclusive environment.
We put soul and passion into it: You make things happen by involving yourself to the fullest in everything you do.
We reinvent tomorrow: You seek new and different ideas to solve problems.
We connect with our customers and colleagues: You always want to go one step beyond what they expect, with a smile and pleasant treatment.
We make it simple and efficient: We focus on what is important, analyzing situations and eliminating that which does not add value
Safety is in our DNA: We work by providing attention and care from day one: in every ground operation, in every flight. We know the processes and apply them with rigor.

The role

Our company

We are the largest Spanish airline and leader between Europe and Latin America; we belong to the IAG airline group and are part of the oneworld alliance. Our goal is to always be the best travel option for our customers and to make them feel that what matters most to us is their safety and the quality and experience of their journey. In addition to the airline, we also have aircraft maintenance as a complementary business.

At Iberia, we value that our professionals are an example of behaviors for customers, but also within the team. We expect all new hires to be an example of these.

What you'll do

Your role:

As a Real Estate Project Manager specialized in industrial and MEP projects, your main mission will be to lead industrial, technical, and infrastructure projects for Iberia, ensuring control of scope, schedule, cost, risks, operational continuity, and technical quality.

You will be the internal reference for MEP, utilities, and critical infrastructure for projects in the Real Estate area, coordinating engineering firms, PMOs, contractors, Facility Management, MRO, technical suppliers, and other internal stakeholders. We are looking for a technical Project Manager with sufficient judgment to understand designs, challenge solutions, anticipate risks, and translate technical issues into clear decisions for Iberia.

Your challenges:

Lead highly complex industrial and technical projects

Coordinate projects such as the new Aeronautical Engine Workshop, the new Test Cell, the new electrical substation, the new fuel farm, other technical buildings, hangars, infrastructure, and industrial works at Ciudad Iberia.
Ensure projects progress according to Iberia's objectives for planning, quality, future operations, and real estate strategy.
Manage and control investment

Act as the cross-functional reference for MEP, utilities, and infrastructure

Provide technical support to the rest of the projects in the area, including the Corporate Campus, urban developments, third-party buildings, and future development phases.
Review solutions related to electrical power (LV/MV), HVAC, fire protection, sanitation, water, gas, telecommunications, networks, utility connections, substations, and critical infrastructure.
Identify risks related to capacity, redundancy, maintainability, compliance, constructability, and lifecycle cost.

Protect operational continuity during the campus transformation

Validate utility diversions, shutdowns, bypasses, temporary solutions, intervention windows, and reversibility plans.
Coordinate with FM, MRO, operations, PMOs, engineering firms, and contractors to ensure construction works do not compromise current operations.
Anticipate impacts on existing services, critical supplies, buildings in operation, and live utility networks.
Define requirements for commissioning, testing, as-built documentation, warranties, assets, maintenance schedules, and data for CMMS/BIM.
Ensure new assets are handed over ready to be operated and maintained by Facility Management
Promote a long-term vision focused on availability, efficiency, safety, maintenance, and operational resilience.

About Iberia

Iberia is the flag carrier airline of Spain and one of the largest airlines in Europe, operating a broad international network from its hub at Madrid-Barajas Airport. The company is part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), alongside British Airways, Vueling, and LEVEL, and is a founding member of the Oneworld alliance. With a fleet of over 100 aircraft, Iberia serves more than 100 destinations across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, and is a major player in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector, with its own hangars and workshops in Madrid.

Iberia has a significant presence in Spain, with its headquarters and main operational base in Madrid, and a major maintenance hub in La Muñoza. The company is a key employer for aviation professionals in Spain, particularly for engineers, technicians, and pilots. For international hires, Iberia offers a multicultural work environment and the opportunity to work in a leading European airline, with roles ranging from aircraft maintenance and engineering to commercial and digital positions. The company's culture emphasizes technical excellence and operational safety, and it is a relevant option for professionals looking to relocate to Spain.

Industry: Aviation
Founded: 1927
Employees: 20,000–50,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca

Good to know if you are moving

Iberia is part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), a multinational holding, which can offer opportunities for internal mobility across its airlines (British Airways, Vueling, etc.).
The company's official working language is Spanish, but English is widely used in technical documentation and in many operational areas, making it accessible for international professionals.
Iberia has its own MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) division with large facilities in Madrid (La Muñoza), offering specialized roles for aircraft maintenance engineers and technicians.
The company runs a specific training program for new maintenance technicians (Programa de Formación), starting in October, which can be an entry point for international candidates.
Many roles, especially in engineering and maintenance, require EASA Part-66 licenses or equivalent certifications, which are internationally recognized and can be a valuable asset for professionals.

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Additional information

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Iberia, we are one and diverse. We are a faithful reflection of today's society and have teams with very diverse profiles that enrich us to be more creative and innovative.

We are fully committed to providing the same professional opportunities to everyone. To this end, all decisions in our selection processes are based on the competencies, skills, and knowledge of the applicant that are necessary for the role. We work to ensure that all our selection processes reflect the diversity that makes us so strong.

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