Project Manager- Life Science Construction Projects

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

Due to the continued success and expansion of our Life Science business in the Spain we are currently recruiting for experienced Project Manager to join our Life Science team.

With a market leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with Turner & Townsend.

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 critical milestone activities.
• Oversee and coordinate General Contractor, vendors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all construction and site activities comply with permit-to-work requirements, EHS standards, site safety procedures, and GMP requirements where applicable.
• Liaise closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and EHS teams to successfully integrate construction activities within an operational manufacturing environment while minimizing disruption to ongoing production.
• Prepare and present regular project reports, including progress updates, schedule status, risk assessments, financial forecasts, and executive summaries for key stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities, including scope definition, contractor selection, progress verification, and invoice validation.
• Lead client and stakeholder meetings, driving decision-making and maintaining alignment across multiple project teams and disciplines.
• Participate in site safety walks, toolbox talks, audits, and incident investigations, promoting a strong safety-first culture.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Proven delivery of capital projects (new build, expansion, or major retrofit) within manufacturing, life sciences, or high-tech environments.
• Experience managing construction activities on active manufacturing sites, including ability to supervise multiple contractors, subcontractors, and trades concurrently.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
• Advanced skills in spreadsheets, report writing, and presentations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to multi-task.
• Self-motivated team player with entrepreneurial thinking and creativity.
• Availability for on-site work.

This role will initially be offered as a 12-month contract position, with the potential for extension based on project needs, and future business requirements.

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