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TLG Global

Construction Project Manager

TLG Global Lisbon, Portugal

International Trade and Development · 2-10 employees

3 d ago
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Portugal
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About the role

The Construction Project Manager will oversee projects from planning to completion, focusing on financial control, procurement, and technical project management. They are responsible for managing budgets, subcontractor tendering, and ensuring projects meet quality standards and deadlines.

What they look for

Project Management Financial Control Procurement Support Budget Management Cost Planning BOQ Preparation Quantity Take-offs Tendering Subcontractor Management Contract Negotiation Construction Scheduling Risk Management Technical Reporting Cost Variance Analysis Material Sourcing

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong construction background with solid commercial and financial acumen. Hands-on experience in budget management, auditing Bills of Quantities, and subcontractor tendering is required.

Full description

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.

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