Project Manager

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

The SR400 Express Lanes Project is a transformative $4.6 billion infrastructure initiative led by SR400 Constructors, a 50/50 joint venture between Flatiron Dragados and ACCIONA. Commissioned by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Georgia State Road Tollway Authority (SRTA), the project will add two 16-mile express lanes from Sandy Springs MARTA Station (Exit 5) to McFarland (Exit 12), enhancing mobility along one of Georgia’s busiest corridors. With a peak workforce of over 500, the project also includes dedicated bus rapid transit stations and key bridge refurbishments. Construction is set to begin in late 2025, with substantial completion anticipated in 2031.

The Building Project Manager will lead the planning, design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover of the building and related facility improvements within the SR400 Express Lanes Project. This role oversees the vertical-construction scope, budget, schedule, subcontractors, quality, safety, and coordination of architectural, structural, building-envelope, interior, MEP, accessibility, and site-interface work.

Job Description

Mission:

Implement the assigned parts of the project within his/her unit/department, in keeping with established procedures, facilitating compliance with established deadlines and coordinating the necessary resources (human and material), so as to contribute to significantly improving the project.

They are responsible for the performance of work contracts. They plan, optimise and supervise the usage of resources to ensure that the construction projects are carried out on time, with the prescribed specifications and cost. Their most common duties include: Managing contracts and procuring the required permits and licenses, drawing up budget estimates, planning and setting out the phases of construction, supervising the sub-contractors’ tasks and the tasks of the subordinate staff or workers, verifying the progress achieved and the quality of the work during all phases of the project, representing the company in relevant matters, etc. Required Skills and Competencies

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of the building scope, from design development and preconstruction through procurement, construction, commissioning, acceptance, and closeout.
• Coordinate with project leadership, the owner, design teams, subcontractors, and authorities having jurisdiction to support timely reviews, approvals, inspections, testing, and final acceptance.
• Direct coordination of architectural, structural, civil and site, building-envelope, interior, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life-safety, security, communications, and accessibility scopes.
• Review drawings, specifications, BIM models, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and design changes for constructability, completeness, code compliance, and alignment with contract requirements.
• Coordinate building interfaces with roadway, structures, drainage, utilities, ITS, power, and MOT teams so embedded items, access, tie-ins, and system dependencies are resolved before construction.
• Develop construction work plans and sequencing for the active highway and transit environment, including staging, public protection, temporary access, lane closures, outages, and service continuity.
• Manage building-trade subcontractors and vendors, including scope definition, buyout, contract performance, long-lead equipment, fabrication, deliveries, manpower, and field production.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, applicable building and fire codes, ADA requirements, permits, and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.
• Develop and control the project schedule and short-term look-aheads, tracking design releases, procurement, structural work, enclosure, MEP installation, finishes, systems integration, commissioning, and turnover milestones.
• Manage the assigned budget, cost forecasts, commitments, invoices, change orders, claims, contingency, and project risks, and provide timely reporting to project leadership.
• Lead inspections, testing, quality-control activities, nonconformance resolution, punch-list completion, commissioning, owner training, and delivery of as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, and acceptance documents.
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers and field staff, conduct coordination and progress meetings, and drive timely resolution of RFIs, submittals, design changes, and field issues.
• Promote a strong safety, quality, and environmental culture, with particular attention to work near live traffic, transit operations, occupied areas, and public-access zones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in vertical construction, transit facilities, or complex public-infrastructure projects, including at least 3 years managing projects or major scopes.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating structural, architectural, building-envelope, interior, MEP, fire and life-safety, and commissioning activities.
• Experience with transit stations, transportation terminals, airports, or other public facilities preferred; GDOT or comparable public-agency project experience is a plus.
• Experience delivering design-build, P3, or other complex alternative-delivery projects in active operating environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, NFPA standards, permitting, inspections, commissioning, and owner-acceptance processes.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, contract administration, cost forecasting, scheduling, change and risk management, and software such as Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, HCSS, and BIM coordination platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret multidisciplinary drawings and specifications and communicate effectively with owners, designers, authorities, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Proven leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and team-development skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and provide clear reporting to senior leadership.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work on site, travel between field locations, and support night or weekend activities when construction or transit operations require it.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.