Job search resources

OCTOBER 2015

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This document aims to relate the main resources and channels that must be considered for a

job search focused on the Construction Sector. The main resources of this sector channels are grouped into the following sections:

Table of contents

01. Specialized employment websites .................................................................................... 4

02. Self-Application ................................................................................................................. 5

03. Societies and professional associations ........................................................................... 8

04. Networking ...................................................................................................................... 10

05. Conferences and events .................................................................................................. 11

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01. Specialized employment websites

List of the main specialized websites in the sector that can be found on the Internet.

Construyendo empleo

Employment portal of Fundación Laboral de la Construcción specialized in job offers statewide.

http://www.construyendoempleo.com/#inicio

Advice

The opportunities in the sector are channeled especially through general job portals, the

temporary employment companies and the self-applications to companies of medium and

large size.

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02. Self-Application

List of Companies and organizations leading the sector in which you can address a proposal of

collaboration or a working incorporation.

a) Companies:

Accés Vertical

Company specialized in design and implementation of security systems in height. Among the

sectors that is dedicated is the the Civil Engineering and Construction.

http://accesvertical.es/

Acciona

Website of the company with access to job offers specialized in the building sector, among

others, and a space for advice to find a job.

http://canalempleo.acciona.es/ofertas-de-empleo.aspx

Acsa Sorigué

Company specialized in infrastructure, building and services.

http://www.acsa.es/en/hr/work-with-us/ Agefred

Business group that provides corrective maintenance, preventive, predictive, driving

installations and management of energy transformed.

http://www.agefred.es/agefred/rrhh/?lang=en

Aldesa

Construction activity and concessions group of international business focuses on all

specialties of civil engineering and construction.

http://www.aldesa.es/en/rrhh.jsp Asfaltex

Company of waterproofing and acoustic solutions. http://www.asfaltex.com/contact-us/

Alsina

Business group that focuses on the design, manufacture, sale and rental of concrete formwork

systems.

http://www.alsina.com/contacto/

Celobert

Cooperative that provides technical services of building with eco-social responsibility.

http://www.celobert.coop/en/contacte/

Comsa Corporación

Business Group specialized in the areas of Infrastructure, Building, Civil Engineering, Building

maintenance, among others.

http://www.comsa.com/es/web/comsawp/trabaja-con-nosotros

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Dragados

Company belonging to ACS, an international group of construction and engineering. From the

Human Resources section of the website can be accessed in the "Build your future with us"

and send the application.

http://www.dragados.com/career_detail.php?id=57

Eninter

Company of manufacture and maintenance of elevators.

http://www.eninter.com/contacto

Ferrovial

International company of management of infrastructure. Design, construction and

maintenance of roads, highways, airports, railways, hydroelectric, marine and industrial.

http://www.ferrovial.com/en/careers/join-us/

FCC

An international company of construction of large infrastructure, urban facilities and the

generation of renewable energy.

http://www.fcc.es/fccweb/personas/unete-a-nosotros/index.html?lang=EN

Go and go

Company specialized in the rehabilitation of buildings. It has a contact form.

http://www.goandgo.es/contacta

Grupo Copisa

Business group that includes the construction services of civil engineering and construction,

concessions, real estate and materials and pavements.

http://www.grupocopisa.com/contact-us

Jordà

Company of installation and maintenance of elevators in Barcelona. In the Contact section,you

can find the "Trabaja con Nosotros".

http://jorda-sa.es/es/contacts/ La casa por el tejado

Company that is specialized in the construction of new attics in buildings of the city of

Barcelona.

http://www.lacasaporeltejado.eu/en/contacto/ NTI

Company specialized in waterproofing of buildings. It has a contact form.

http://nti.com.es/contactar/

OHL

Obrascón Huarte Lain (OHL) is an international group of concessions and construction. With

headquarters in Madrid have works projects around the state. From the homepage of the

website can be accessed at the section "Send CV".

http://www.ohl.es/en/

Perímetro 5

Company of rehabilitation of facades.

http://www.fachadas-perimetro-5.com/pedir-presupuesto/

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Sacyr Vallehermoso

Business group that has five business areas: construction, property development,

concessions, property and services.

http://www.sacyr.com/es_en/channel/career-page/

ThyssenKrupp Elevadores

Company of installation, rehabilitation, modernization and maintenance of elevators, lifts and

escalators, among others. The website has a section on which you can submit your application.

http://www.thyssenkruppelevadores.es/t_vacantes.aspx

b) Companies’s directories:

Construmática

Access the directory of companies. You can search by category, specialty and province.

http://www.construmatica.com/empresas

Construred

Portal specialized in the construction sector. Access to business directory but you must

register in in first place.

https://www.construred.com/empresas/

Domotica365.com

Website directory of companies specialized in home automation systems for private

households and workplaces throughout the state.

http://www.domotica365.com/domotica-barcelona-vprovincia-9.html

Infoconstrucción

Web access to a directory of construction companies.

http://www.infoconstruccion.es/empresas

Advice

The construction sector relies on the services of subcontractors, such as those engaged in

rehabilitation work, or to improve energy efficiency, for example. Such companies could

also be an interesting target depending on your professional profile. Explore companies'

directories and send your CV as many companies as possible; this will increase your

opportunities.

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03. Societies and professional

associations

The societies and associations of companies and professionals of the sector provide

information and guidance services, and very often job offers

a) Societies and professional associations:

ACAE

The Association of Companies of Components for Elevators is a business organization that

brings together most of the manufacturers and distributors of equipment for elevators. Access

to the job offers.

http://www.aecae.com/trabajo.aspx

ACALLMAC

The Catalan Association of Tenants Construction Machinery has a list of member companies

engaged in the rental, installation and maintenance of tower cranes for building construction.

http://www.acallmac.com/cat/

CEDOM

The Spanish Association of Home Automation is an organization that brings together all

stakeholders in the Automation sector in Spain.

http://www.cedom.es/index.php

COAC

The Association of Architects of Catalonia has a matchmaking service with an employment

exchange.

http://www.arquitectes.cat/en/desenvolupament-professional

Col·legi d'Aparelladors i Arquitectes Tècnics de Barcelona

This professional association has a professional employment exchange service for its

members.

http://www.apabcn.cat/ca_es/serveicolegiat/borsa/Pagines/Borsadetreball.aspx

Col·legi de Delineants, Projectistes i Tècnics Superiors en desenvolupament de projectes de

Barcelona

Offers its collegiate members an employment exchange.

http://www.deltsbcn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=54

Enginyers Industrials de Catalunya

Employment exchange for industrial engineering group members.

http://www.eic.cat/exercir/serveis-ocupacionals/borsa-treball

FERCA

The Catalan Federation of Installer Companies runs as a point of contact and information for

installers of electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and related of Catalonia. Here you'll

find all the unions and associations.

http://www.ferca-catalunya.com/gremis.php

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Advice

SEOPAN

Asociación de Empresas Constructoras y Concesionarias de infraestructuras. Its website

provides updated news and reports from the sector, in addition to links and other resources of

interest.

http://www.seopan.es/asociadas.php?Opcion=0

b) Universities and Training Centers:

EUETIB - UPC

University School of Industrial Engineering of Barcelona. Shows the offer of degrees in several

branches of engineering.

https://www.euetib.upc.edu/els-estudis

EPSEB – UPC

University School of Building Construction of Barcelona. Shows information about the several

degrees offered, among others, Technical Architecture and Building and related master.

https://www.epseb.upc.edu/en/bachelors-degrees

ETSAB - UPC

Higher Technical School of Architecture of Barcelona.

www.etsab.upc.edu

La Salle – Grau en arquitectura - URL

Shows the studies in Architecture Degree and also in Technical Architecture and Building.

http://beslasalle.salleurl.edu/en/grados/arquitectura/

c) Employment exchange for projects of the sector:

Habitissimo

Portal for professionals and construction companies, removals, etc. that allows to offer

services and budgets to companies or individual customers of the portal.

http://www.habitissimo.es/

TuManitas

Portal that offers the possibility to register as a professional and offer quotes or repair works

for private customers.

http://tumanitas.com/alta-manitas.html

The sector is getting more professional and it's offering training at different levels, from

intermediate vocational training to university studies, through specialized courses, etc. In

the selection process is increasingly valued more technical training among professionals

in the sector, so think about specialize in a field to strengthen your professional profile.

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Advice

04. Networking

Spaces and platforms where you can find other professionals, companies and organizations

that lead and energize the sector.

Institut de Tecnologia de la Construcció de Catalunya

Private foundation that supports advances and technological progress in the construction

sector. There you will also find a business directory.

http://itec.cat/

Fundación Laboral de la Construcción

Foundation which promotes vocational training, improving health and safety at work and

professionalism in the sector.

http://www.fundacionlaboral.org

La Fàbrica del Sol

Website of the Ajuntament de Barcelona that manages this initiative that promotes networking

among professionals interested in sustainability and construction.

http://w110.bcn.cat/portal/site/LaFabricaDelSol/index135e.html?lang=en_GB

TGs of LinkedIn:

Arquitectura, Construcción e Inmobiliaria

Access to the thematic group on LinkedIn.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3858436/profile

Directivos y Profesionales Mercado Inmobiliario y Construcción

Access to the thematic group on LinkedIn.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1627627/profile

Profesionales de la construcción

LinkedIn Group based on the exchange of knowledge between professionals in the construction

of public and private projects.

https://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2Fgroup

s%3Fgid%3D1569927%26trk%3Dhb_side_g&urlhash=gngz

Expertos en sostenibilidad y cambio climático

Access to the thematic group on LinkedIn.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7466692/profile

Some of the most valued skills among professional profiles related to the building sector

are initiative, concern for order and quality, customer focus, flexibility and change

management, achievement orientation, etc. Know the best skills that define yourself and

achieve a higher level of achievement in those demanded by the sector.

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Advice

05. Conferences and events

The most important events and activities in the sector.

To keep abreast of major industry events that take place in Barcelona follow the twitter profile @barcelonactiva

Barcelona Meeting Point

Lounge of professional real estate, with international character. It is held annually in Gran Via

de Fira de Barcelona.

http://www.bmpsa.com/

Construmat

International Exhibition of Construction organized by Fira de Barcelona every two years.

http://www.construmat.com/

Piscina & Wellness Barcelona

International exhibition of swimming and aquatic facilities.

http://www.salonpiscina.com/

You can find more information in the section Channels for the job search into the area Tools of

the web Barcelona Treball

Report prepared by www.impento.es

Any of these fairs and other local events will help you find companies of the sector

directly. You can do important self-application. Do not forget to research companies,

introduce yourself talking about specific projects in which you participated and work in a

presentation focused and adapted to the companies with which you will contact

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