Construction project manager ikea service office spain

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU

Are you passionate about creating better everyday places for people? We are looking for a Construction Project Manager to lead construction projects across our Spain and Portugal portfolios. You will ensure that our assets are safe, sustainable, and future-ready, while enabling business growth and delivering an excellent customer experience.

You will be part of a curious, open-minded team committed to making a real impact. You will lead with purpose, develop people, and collaborate across functions to deliver smart, cost‑efficient, and innovative real estate solutions.

Who you are: To succeed in this role, we believe you have:

• Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Building Engineering, or equivalent).
• 10+ years of experience in construction project management for large and complex buildings.
• Strong technical background in construction engineering and building services (MEP systems) within tertiary sector developments (retail, offices, logistics, etc.).
• Proven experience in end-to-end project management, including design, permitting, procurement, and construction delivery.
• Solid knowledge of procurement strategies, contract management, and negotiation.
• Strong project planning skills, including budgeting, cost control, and risk management.
• Good understanding of applicable regulations, safety standards, and sustainability requirements.
• Relevant experience in a large, complex, international, multi-site organization, preferably in high-volume retail or commercial real estate.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

• Project leadership and execution excellence: Ability to successfully lead complex construction projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with the highest quality standards.
• Stakeholder and team management: Strong ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and align diverse stakeholders toward common goals.
• Decision-making and risk management: Analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate risks and make effective decisions in dynamic environments.
• Cost and performance optimization: Focus on efficiency, cost control, and continuous project performance improvement.
• Communication and influence: Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Strong project orientation: Ability to effectively contribute to timelines, budgeting, and early-stage planning for successful team delivery.

• Lead end-to-end construction project management activities, from design and planning through execution and delivery.
• Manage internal collaboration with business stakeholders and coordinate external partners, including consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Ensure an optimal balance of quality, cost, time, and sustainability across all projects.
• Drive project planning, budgeting, cost control, and risk management throughout the entire lifecycle.
• Lead procurement processes, including tenders, contract negotiations, and the selection of consultants and contractors.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, legal, and environmental standards, including health and safety requirements.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices in construction and project execution.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, authorities, and external partners.
• Collaborate and co-create to design solutions that balance functionality, cost, safety, and sustainability.
• Create customer value by ensuring our buildings are designed for the many people and deliver exceptional experiences.
• Work cross-functionally and build strong partnerships both internally and externally.
• Deliver solutions that meet business needs and enhance the customer experience.
• Inspire and provide clarity, helping others understand proposed design solutions and their benefits.