Life Science Construction Project Manager | On‑Site, Spain

Turnertownsend; Madrid; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend Spain is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital projects in the Life Science sector, overseeing planning through close-out in a manufacturing environment. The role involves coordinating multi-discipline teams and ensuring GMP-compliant site activities in collaboration with EHS, Quality, and Operations.

The position requires 5+ years of experience, fluent Spanish and English, and strong skills in cost management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; experience on manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of assigned capital project workstreams from planning through close-out.
• Manage overall project cost, schedule, and budgets, including analysis and tracking of milestone activities.
• Oversee and coordinate General Contractor, vendors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure construction and site activities comply with permit-to-work, EHS standards, and GMP where applicable.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations and EHS to integrate construction with manufacturing operations without disrupting production.
• Prepare and present regular project reports, including progress, schedule status, risk assessments, and financial forecasts.
• Support procurement activities including scope definition, contractor selection, progress verification, and invoice validation.
• Lead client and stakeholder meetings, driving decisions and maintaining alignment across teams.
• Participate in site safety walks, toolbox talks, audits, and incident investigations to promote safety.

Skills

Budget management

Stakeholder leadership

Project planning

Multi-team coordination

Education

Engineering/Construction/PM degree

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Turner & Townsend Spain is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital projects in the Life Science sector, overseeing planning through close-out in a manufacturing environment. The role involves coordinating multi-discipline teams and ensuring GMP-compliant site activities in collaboration with EHS, Quality, and Operations.

The position requires 5+ years of experience, fluent Spanish and English, and strong skills in cost management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, with