Senior Project Manager

Group-IPS. Come join us in reshaping the future of Engineering and Architecture Projects.

Who are we?

IPS is an international EPCM company delivering engineering, project management, automation, and architectural services to industrial clients worldwide. With operations in more than 10 countries, IPS combines strong technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset and a collaborative, people-driven culture. We support complex capital investment projects across their full lifecycle, from early strategy and feasibility to execution and commissioning.

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to strengthen our team for a large industrial project located in Italy, but with the office in Madrid, Spain.

As a Senior Project Manager , you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of large industrial projects, acting as the client’s trusted partner on site. You will lead the project through all phases, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractors.

You will be involved in projects ranging from major brownfield and greenfield industrial developments to complex revamping and expansion works.

What is the role About?

As a Senior Project Manager you will:

• Take full responsibility for all project phases, from early consulting to full project execution and close-out of industrial and civil projects
  
• Lead planning, budget control, cost estimation, quality management, permitting, procurement, and contract administration
  
• Act as the main interface with the client, contractors, authorities, and internal engineering teams
  
• Manage project documentation and reporting, including weekly site meetings, minutes, and monthly progress reports
  
• Review, validate, and manage contractor certifications, progress claims, and variations
  
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring adherence to milestones and contractual obligations
  
• Review and integrate contractor schedules into a master project planning, adapting it to site constraints and execution realities
  
• Supervise on-site and off-site activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and local legislation
  
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and support decision-making under time and cost pressure
  
• Demonstrate flexibility and ownership by handling complex, cross-functional challenges and prioritizing tasks effectively
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Industrial, Mechanical or related field)
  
• 15–20 years of proven experience in industrial projects as Project Manager or Project Director
  
• Strong background in large-scale industrial projects, preferably within primary industry, metals, mining, or steel
  
• Solid on-site construction and execution experience on complex industrial sites
  
• Fluent English and Spanish is a must, and Italian is an asset. 
  
• Driver License B.
  
• Knowledge in PC-literate MS word and Excel and PowerPoint applications, MS Project, Auto CAD
  
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
  
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills
  
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and resilient mindset
  
• High level of autonomy, flexibility, and sense of responsibility
  
• National and international mobility depending on the project
  

Benefits

• International environment and teams, with a presence in more than 10 countries
  
• Truly a place to spread your wings: career path
  
• Equal opportunities and no glass ceiling
  
• Permanent contract
  
• Employee benefits such as meal vouchers, childcare vouchers and transport allowance
  
• Strong focus on Safety, Prevention and Well-being
  
• Specialized in-house trainings designed to help you to get your next career step
  
• Top clients and innovative projects
  
• Great work atmosphere, open-office layout and cross-team collaboration
  
• Positive work culture: we value work, sports and fun
  

Being an IPSer:

Excellence, innovation and sustainability drive our projects. Equality, diversity, team spirit, a positive work environment and continuous development are fundamental to who we are.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or status.