Role overview
Advise and audit the client’s construction management team on a large industrial complex development. Bring practical knowledge of Brazilian construction methods, contractor capabilities, technical standards and site constraints. Review delivery interfaces and provide evidence-based guidance on progress, quality and emerging risks.
Key responsibilities
• Review the client team’s coordination of civil, structural, architectural, building services, utilities and external infrastructure contractors.
• Review construction methods, sequencing, site logistics and resource plans against local execution practice and available contractor capability.
• Monitor field progress and productivity against the approved schedule; identify constraints and recommend practical recovery actions.
• Identify and help resolve interfaces among building works, utilities, process equipment, temporary works and commissioning.
• Coordinate constructability and design-interface reviews; flag gaps between international designs, applicable Brazilian standards and site conditions for qualified designers to resolve.
• Review contractor quality plans, inspection records and nonconformities with the relevant technical specialists; track closure.
• Provide field input on technical changes, variations, claims and their effect on sequence, cost and completion dates.
• Review the client’s inspection, completion, punch-list, acceptance and turnover arrangements; recommend actions to close gaps.
• Work with the HSE Manager to flag unsafe interfaces and follow up the client and contractors’ agreed controls.
• Maintain concise field reports, action registers and timely escalation of material construction risks.
Required qualifications
• Degree in civil, mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering, construction management or a related field.
• Approximately 12 years or more managing construction of large industrial facilities or comparable complex projects.
• Strong experience with general contractors, subcontractors, industrial buildings, utilities and multidisciplinary site interfaces.
• Strong working knowledge of Brazilian construction practice, applicable ABNT standards, inspections and professional responsibilities.
• Ability to challenge contractor plans and resolve field issues through documented action.
• Professional fluency in Portuguese and English, including clear written site reporting.
• Ability to work on site in Espírito Santo during construction.
Preferred qualifications
• Experience with greenfield manufacturing facilities, industrial equipment installation or commissioning.
• Experience with international owners and multiple design and construction organizations.
• CREA registration where the assigned technical duties require it.
