Construction Project Manager

We are seeking a commercially minded and technically competent Construction Project Manager to join our team in Portugal and take full ownership of assigned projects from a client-side perspective.

This role is specifically focused on technical project management, rigorous financial control, and procurement support.

• Managing individual construction projects from planning through completion.
• Preparing, reviewing and controlling project budgets and cost plans.
• Preparing and reviewing BOQs and quantity take-offs.
• Monitoring actual project costs against budgets and identifying variances early.
• Preparing subcontractor packages and managing the tendering process.
• Reviewing and comparing subcontractor quotations, both technically and commercially.
• Negotiating subcontractor pricing and recommending appointments.
• Working closely with procurement, providing technical knowledge when sourcing and purchasing construction materials.
• Reviewing supplier quotations and helping procurement identify the best technical and commercial options.
• Managing project schedules, costs, variations and documentation.
• Coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, architects and clients as required.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Providing regular reporting to management on project progress, budget, risks and forecast costs.

Requirements

• Strong construction background combined with solid commercial and financial acumen.
• Hands-on experience in budget management, auditing Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost control, and subcontractor tendering.
• Active technical support in procurement and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated track record of managing projects of similar scale, taking full ownership of project delivery, deadlines, and financial performance.
• Profile Distinction: We are specifically looking for candidates with strong commercial, financial, and technical project control expertise, rather than operational/site-only supervisors or corporate Operations Directors.