Program 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 Project Manager is accountable for the overall leadership, execution, and delivery of the Corpus Christi Desalination Plant from design and estimation through scheduling, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations. The PM is the single point of accountability for safety, schedule, cost, quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction. This role requires deep experience in large scale desalination and water treatment infrastructure, including marine intake/outfall systems, advanced treatment processes, EPC or Progressive design build or design build delivery models, and coordination with municipal clients, regulators, and off takers. The Project Manager leads multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes in accordance with contractual, technical, environmental, and financial requirements. **Job Description** **Project Leadership & Governance** - Serve as overall project lead with full responsibility for delivery of the Corpus Christi Desalination Plant. - Act as the primary client interface, maintaining strong relationships with municipal authorities, utilities, regulators, lenders, and stakeholders. - Lead the Project Joint Venture - Represent the project in executive steering committees, governance reviews, and major commercial or regulatory discussions. - Ensure alignment with corporate objectives, risk appetite, and governance policies. **Design, Engineering & Technical Oversight** - Provide executive direction and monitoring for the proper achievements of design goals and schedule milestones. - Provide executive oversight Design Quality - Ensure integration across Disciplines - Lead technical risk reviews, value engineering, and design optimization throughout project phases. - Oversee third‑party engineers, technical advisors, and independent reviewers. **Construction & Commissioning Execution** - Direct construction execution strategy, scheduling, sequencing, logistics, and field leadership. - Ensure adherence to HSE, quality, environmental permit conditions, and contractual obligations. - Oversee readiness for testing, commissioning, performance testing, and transition to O&M. - Resolve major technical, contractual, and execution challenges escalated from the field. **Commercial, Financial & Contract Management** - Oversee estimation in early project stages - Defend the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) - Prepare phase 2 budget - Maintain full accountability for project budget, cost control, forecasting, and cash flow. - Manage EPC/design‑build contracts, change management, claims strategy, and dispute resolution. - Coordinate closely with finance, legal, insurance, and risk management teams. **Regulatory, Environmental & Stakeholder Management** - Oversee compliance with Texas, federal, and local permitting and environmental regulations, including marine and coastal requirements. - Interface with regulatory agencies, environmental stakeholders, and public entities. - Ensure environmental commitments are embedded in construction and operations planning. **Team Leadership & Development** - Build, l…