Construction Project Manager (on-site in Ceará)

Utopia Design; Brasil; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Utopia, a luxury hospitality brand, seeks a Construction Project Manager on-site in Ceará, Brazil. You will plan, coordinate, and manage boutique hospitality construction from inception to delivery, collaborating with architects, engineers, and procurement teams.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and English fluency, with proficiency in Google Sheets, AutoCAD, and Revit for reporting and documentation. On-site focus with international team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 6+ years of construction project coordination/management experience.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Google Sheets, AutoCAD; data analysis with Power BI/Looker Studio.
• Fluent English is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and scheduling 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.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing contracts, work orders, and change orders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, schedules, and meeting minutes.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and support the resolution of construction-related issues as they arise, keeping project goals aligned.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Google Sheets

AutoCAD

Power BI

Looker Studio

Job description

About The Company

Utopia is an ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand creating a global ecosystem of properties and experiences. We develop private villa retreats in beautiful locations around the world, each with high-end service. Utopia also offers a wider ecosystem of leisure experiences and services available both to those staying on property and to external visitors. Utopia designs and builds its properties in-house. Our projects span the full journey: from concept and architecture to construction, interiors, landscape, guest experience, and long-term operation. For architects and designers, this means contributing on properties from the ground up, with the ability to influence how each place is planned, built, and experienced. For hospitality professionals, it means collaborating with a brand where service is personal, attentive, and built around each guest’s stay. We’re a young, ambitious team with high standards and a hands‑on approach. We value strong ideas, practical thinking, attention to detail, and people who are ready to take ownership of their part of each project. If you’re interested in architecture, design, hospitality, or guest experience, we invite you to explore opportunities with Utopia.

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Construction Project Manager on-site in Ceará, Brazil to collaborate with our project team within the real estate development and construction business, focusing on boutique hospitality assets. 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 do day‑to‑day tasks independently, coordinate effectively with the project team, and provide accurate reports and updates regularly. You 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and scheduling 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.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing contracts, work orders, and change orders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, schedules, and meeting minutes.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and support the resolution of construction‑related issues as they arise, keeping project goals aligned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven experience in construction project coordination, project management (+6 years).
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Excel, Google Sheets, AutoCAD) as well as data analysis (Power BI, Looker Studio).
• Experience in data analysis, including cost tracking, schedule performance metrics, and trend reporting.
• English fluency is required for this opportunity.

What We Offer

• This opportunity is based on‑site in Ceará, Brazil, in close collaboration with the team bringing the project to life.
• All tools are covered. We provide Google Sheets, AutoCAD, Revit, and other software and licences you need for the opportunity, kept up to date.
• You’ll be part of a landmark luxury hospitality project in Brazil, taken from construction through delivery — the kind of project that anchors a portfolio.
• A truly international team. Architects, engineers, and project managers from every corner of the world, united by the same standards and the same bar for quality.

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