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Job Description
AECOM Spain is looking to hire a Rail Project Manager to join our Transportation team in Madrid.
As Rail Project Manager you will lead multidisciplinary rail assignments, work closely with clients and technical specialists, and contribute to the continued growth of our Rail Project Management team.
What you’ll do
- Lead medium to large-scale rail projects both in Spain and international markets.
- Take ownership of scope, program, cost, quality, risk and commercial performance.
- Develop and implement effective project execution plans.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across different disciplines, offices and countries.
- Build trusted relationships with clients, partners and key stakeholders.
- Monitor financial performance, including revenue, margin and profitability.
- Anticipate project risks, manage change and contractual exposure, and implement mitigation measures.
- Establish meaningful KPIs and provide clear progress reporting.
- Support the planning and coordination of technical and design activities.
- Guide other Project Managers responsible for projects or work packages.
Why join us?
You will have the opportunity to lead challenging rail projects, collaborate with recognized technical specialists and work with clients across national and international markets.
You will take real ownership of project delivery while developing your leadership, commercial and client-management capabilities, and helping shape the future of Rail Project Management within AECOM Spain.
Ready for your next challenge? Apply now and help us shape the future of rail infrastructure.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
- A degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Significant experience, ideally at least 10 years, in project management.
- Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
- A proven track record delivering multimillion-euro rail or major rail infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of project controls, risk,
change and commercial management.
- The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex interfaces.
- Excellent communication, client and stakeholder-management skills.
Experience we would also value
- Experience in Design & Build contracts.
- An additional European language.
- A track record of identifying opportunities and supporting business growth.
- Experience coaching or developing other project professionals.
You do not need to meet every requirement to apply. If your experience is closely aligned with the role and you believe you can bring value to the team, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D;, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, adaptable work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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📌 Rail Senior Project Manager (España)
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📍 España