Senior Rail Project Manager

About the role

AECOM Spain is hiring a Rail Project Manager to join its Transportation team in Madrid. You will lead multidisciplinary rail assignments, work closely with clients and technical specialists, and contribute to the growth of the Rail Project Management team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead medium to large-scale rail projects in Spain and international markets.
• Take ownership of scope, program, cost, quality, risk and commercial performance.
• Develop and implement project execution plans and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across disciplines, offices and countries.
• Build relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders, and monitor financial performance including revenue, margin and profitability.
• Anticipate risks, manage change and contractual exposure, and set KPIs with clear progress reporting.
• Support technical and design planning, and guide other Project Managers.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Significant experience, ideally at least 10 years, in project management.
• Proven track record delivering multimillion-euro rail or major rail infrastructure projects.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex interfaces.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of project controls, risk, change and commercial management.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management.
• Nice to have: Design & Build contracts experience, a second European language, business-growth opportunities and coaching experience.

Applicants do not need to meet every requirement. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.