Construction Project Manager - English/ Portuguese

Construction Project Manager – English/Portuguese

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager who is fluent in English and Portuguese to oversee the successful delivery of construction projects from initial planning through to completion. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic project environment where strong leadership, commercial awareness and effective communication are highly valued.

You will take responsibility for coordinating project activities, managing stakeholders and ensuring that work is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. The role may involve working with multicultural teams, contractors, consultants and clients across different locations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage construction projects through design, procurement, mobilisation, construction and handover stages.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, risk registers and delivery plans.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers and internal teams to ensure clear communication and effective project progress.
• Monitor site activities, workmanship, health and safety compliance and environmental requirements.
• Review project documentation, drawings, specifications, method statements and progress reports.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, variations, delays and commercial concerns, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Prepare regular progress updates for senior stakeholders and ensure accurate project records are maintained.
• Support tendering, procurement, contract administration and the appointment of project partners.
• Lead meetings in English and Portuguese, ensuring technical and commercial information is clearly understood.

About you

You will have proven experience managing construction or engineering projects, ideally within a complex, fast-paced environment. A degree or equivalent qualification in construction management, civil engineering, project management or a related discipline is preferred. Experience with recognised construction contracts, project controls and health and safety procedures would be advantageous.

Fluency in both English and Portuguese is essential, with the ability to communicate confidently with technical, operational and senior stakeholders. You should be organised, commercially aware and comfortable making decisions under pressure. Strong negotiation, problem-solving and relationship-building skills are also important.

The successful candidate will be required to travel to project sites as necessary and demonstrate a proactive approach to delivering high-quality results.