Project Manager - (on-site Ceará, Brazil)

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Construction Project Manager on-site in Preá, Ceará to join our project team within the real estate development and construction business, focusing on boutique hospitality assets.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. You should be able to work independently on day-to-day tasks, coordinate effectively with the project team, and provide accurate reports and updates regularly. You will be a member of a growing Project Management Office and will collaborate closely with the entire design and construction team, including architects, interior designers, structural and MEP engineers, the FF&E procurement team, and client representatives.

This role will focus primarily on construction execution, contractor management, and schedule delivery, with engagement in cost control, risk management, and project planning throughout the lifecycle.

We expect you to be fluent in English and proficient in software such as Google Sheets, AutoCAD, and Revit. Knowledge of procurement, tender management, contract administration, and construction processes is also required.

To succeed in this role, you should have excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, be punctual, detail-oriented, and motivated to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in construction project management, with strong end-to-end project deliveryexperience.
• Experience in hospitals, hotels, hospitality, luxury residential, high-end commercial, or similar projects.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, procurement, and project delivery.
• Fluent English with strong conversational communication skills.
• Experience working with international teams, clients, consultants, or contractors is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, and project reporting tools.
• Experience primarily in industrial projects is not relevant for this role..

Responsibilities.

• Plan and schedule construction activities to ensure timely project completion
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met
• Support procurement efforts by obtaining quotes and negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors
• Track project progress, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions
• Monitor construction budgets, ensuring cost control and financial reporting accuracy
• Prepare and review contracts, work orders, and change orders
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, schedules, and meeting minutes
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and support resolution of construction-related issues, ensuring alignment on project goals

• Full-time, on-site role in Ceará.
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation support available (partial)
• Be part of building landmark hospitality properties: contribute to high-end projects designed for long-term global recognition.
• Work closely with in-house design teams: collaborate directly with architecture and interiors teams to maintain design integrity through execution.
• Exposure to international construction environments: work across diverse locations, standards, suppliers, and project conditions.
• High standards of execution: join projects where craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail are central priorities.
• End-to-end development involvement: participate in projects from pre-construction planning through delivery and operational readiness.