Construction Project Manager
5 days ago
Madrid
Employment type: full time Job type: permanent Location: Madrid, Spain About the role. Agilité is hiring an experienced project manager to join our Madrid team, delivering high‑end commercial interiors and fit‑out projects across Spain and wider Europe. This is a highly operational role with full responsibility for projects from early pre‑construction through to handover and OPR. Reporting into the European delivery structure, you will represent Agilité on site and with clients, taking ownership of technical delivery, financial and contractual performance, health and safety compliance, and overall project outcomes. The role requires a confident, resilient professional with strong construction knowledge, commercial awareness, and proven experience leading complex projects in demanding, international environments. About Agilité. Agilité is a pan‑European commercial interiors and fit‑out specialist, operating as a general contractor across multiple European markets. We deliver office, retail and hospitality projects for international clients, combining strong local delivery with centrally coordinated European expertise. We are known for our resourceful problem‑solving approach and our ability to collaborate closely with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to deliver sustainable, high‑quality projects that meet exacting operational and commercial standards. Key responsibilities. Pre‑construction and tender involvement • Intervene early in the pre‑construction phase, assessing feasibility and delivery strategy, • Analyse tender responses and documentation in collaboration with the cost estimator, • Make delivery and methodology recommendations aligned with cost, time and risk, • Explore design and material alternatives with the design office to meet client expectations and improve profitability, • Integrate health, safety and environmental considerations into tender responses, • Contribute to budget proposals, feasibility studies and updated project submissions. Project delivery and site management • Take full ownership of fit‑out projects from mobilisation to handover and OPR, • Select subcontractors, lead negotiations, and manage procurement and planning, • Ensure quality, cost and programme targets are consistently achieved, • Review drawings and schedules, contributing where required to improve buildability, • Monitor daily site progress, anticipating challenges and maintaining momentum, • Mobilise required technical experts and coordinate interventions, • Manage all aspects of works contracts, including technical, administrative and financial elements. Financial and contractual control • Oversee financial and contractual management to ensure smooth project delivery, • Maintain cost control, forecasting and variation management, • Manage contractual correspondence, claims and commercial risk, • Ensure projects are delivered on time and within the agreed budget. Client and stakeholder management • Act as Agilité’s primary on‑site representative and main point of contact, • Coordinate effectively between technical teams, control office, clients, consultants and subcontractors, • Organise and lead site and progress meetings, • Prepare and follow up on project documentation and reporting, • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with all key stakeholders. Health, safety, quality and environment • Apply HQSE regulations across all project activities, • Comply with company health and safety policy and ISO accreditations, • Ensure subcontractors meet all safety, health and environmental requirements, • Embed health and safety considerations throughout planning and execution. Process, reporting and leadership • Communicate relevant project information clearly and promptly to teams, • Analyse and support production processes to maintain efficiency and quality, • Monitor and report against key performance indicators, • Support continuous improvement of delivery processes, • Identify team strengths and development needs, • Support training plans, capability development and performance management. Skills and experience. • Minimum 10 years’ proven experience in a demanding construction or fit‑out environment, • Experience working for a recognised general contractor, • Proven delivery of office, retail or hospitality fit‑out projects, • Highly operational, responsive and adaptable approach, • Strong commercial awareness and contractual understanding, • Established relationships within the local market, • Excellent communication skills and strong business acumen, • Ability to represent the company confidently at senior client level, • Resilience, motivation, determination and natural enthusiasm, • Strong alignment with Agilité’s values and delivery standards, • Fluency in English and Spanish. Candidates without significant commercial interiors or fit‑out experience are unlikely to be suitable for this role. Benefits. • Competitive salary, • Project completion bonus, • Meal vouchers, • Private health insurance, • Remote working up to two days per week, • Quarterly team‑building activities, • Annual ski trip and company social events, • Energetic, international working environment, • Purpose‑driven work with a focus on positive impact/ Life at Agilité. Agilité is a multi‑cultural and multi‑lingual organisation that prioritises continuous professional development, wellbeing and long‑term career growth. We support our teams through structured training and compliance frameworks, regular knowledge‑sharing and company‑wide events, and access to occupational health services, mental health support and workplace ergonomics guidance. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds. How to apply. If you are an experienced project manager based in Madrid and motivated by delivering pan‑European commercial interiors projects with real ownership and responsibility, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply directly through LinkedIn or contact for more information. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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