Project Manager

Project Manager

About NewCold

NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehouses and transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain. Connecting the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.

Our goal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions.

NewCold designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art cold storage facilities that are highly automated. We push the boundaries of logistics with end-to-end storage and transport operations that add greater resilience, efficiency, and sustainability to supply chains on four continents. And we are growing rapidly.

To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us!

Your role as a Project Manager

Key responsibilities:

The Project Manager is the link between all of the moving parts in building a new worksite, from headquarters in the Netherlands, contractors, suppliers and all cross functional departments at NewCold. The Project Manager is responsible for the entire project until the date operations start (commercially). In this role, he/she makes sure that the project gets delivered on time, within budget and in scope. While managing the project, the Project Manager also ensures that Health & Safety protocols are embedded in project scope, that collaboration in the project team is safe and sound, that reporting to key stakeholders is accurate, complete and in-time.

What will you do?

• Manage all (high-level) project deliverables
• Own the creation and management of the project budget
• Own the creation and management of the project schedule
• Ensure all parties are aware of and abide by the quality standards that will be used in the project
• Supervise the project financially and contractually
• Contract management
• Monitor the design and procurement with support of the specialist disciplines (D&E, MHE, Procurement) and the associated engineering companies
• Take leadership in the project and manage the local project team
• Create a helicopter view on the project, identify when and where support and guidance is needed to bring forward activities/suppliers/team-members
• Record all project related documentation, such as permits, drawings, minutes etcand make sure the timeline of permits are actively being managed
• Organize and facilitate Steering Committee meetings, organize and lead project meetings and coordination meetings
• Periodically report to the Project Director, Steerco, CPO and VP Projects
• Maintain effective and ongoing communication with all parties

Experience and qualifications:

• Master / Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 3 – 7 years professional experience as a Project Manager on complex construction, automation or logistics projects
• Managing projects with multiple moving pieces that are highly technical and complex in nature
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Native Spanish language
• In-depth knowledge of principles, practices and theories of project management
• Exposure to greenfield construction

Please note the exact location of the project is Noblejas, Toledo.

You are kindly asked to apply with your CV in English.

Why join NewCold?

At NewCold, our people are our most valuable asset. We take pride in our team-oriented culture, where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative environment.
• The opportunity for professional growth in a fast-scaling, international company.
• The chance to have real impact and innovate alongside other bright minds.
• The challenge of transforming the future of cold storage and food logistics.
• A strong commitment to employee well-being.

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting your career, NewCold provides the opportunities and challenges that allow you to grow and excel. Ready to turn your curiosity into impact?

How to apply:

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English. Suitable candidates will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager. A second interview will follow with a wider group of NewCold team members.

Can we welcome you on board as our new Project Manager and help continue our successful growth?

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