Project Manager

Buttimer Engineering; Sines; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Buttimer Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Sines, Portugal operations. You will lead large mechanical and plumbing projects, coordinating planning, procurement and site activities with a focus on safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will manage cross-functional teams, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with technical standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualificações

• Commercially minded with customer facing experience
• Managed large mechanical or plumbing projects
• Experience in data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or large commercial projects is advantageous
• Strong planning, budgeting, procurement and commercial management skills
• Ability to read and produce technical drawings and documentation
• Proficient with IT tools; MS Project; Primavera desirable

Responsabilidades

• Lead delivery of large mechanical and plumbing projects in Portugal
• Plan, coordinate and supervise installations and commissioning activities
• Manage budgets, cash flow and cost control with KPIs and milestones
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and design teams
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance on site
• Oversee project handover documentation and final reporting

Conhecimentos

Project management

Budgeting

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Technical drawings reading

MS Project

Primavera

Ferramentas

MS Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Would you like to be part of a company that is committed to excellence, helping our customers and partners optimise their production efficiency?

Buttimer Engineering is headquartered in Ireland and delivers design and engineering projects internationally. We are growing, diversified engineering business, specialising in bulk materials handling systems and high-quality steel fabrication. We are expanding into new sectors and regions with our core areas of expertise including engineering design, materials handling, BOP turnkey solutions & modular build.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager based in Sines, Portugal, an integral role in our expanding team.

About You

You are commercially minded and have worked in customer facing roles you have managed large-scale mechanical/plumbing projects and ideally have experience delivering data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or large commercial projects.

You possess an excellent understanding of relevant technical standards, legislation and health & safety requirements as well as strong project planning, budgeting, procurement, and commercial management skills. You are accomplished at reading and producing technical drawings and documentation and have strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.

As a confident and effective leader skilled in decision making and stakeholder management, you have led multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors and you possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You are competent from an IT perspective and proficient with MS Project and Microsoft Office (Primavera experience desirable).

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing organisation delivering high-value mechanical projects in Portugal.

You will lead the successful delivery of large-scale mechanical and plumbing projects. You will independently plan, coordinate and supervise installations and commissioning activities while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, safety standards and recognised technical regulations. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership, project management, customer liaison and commercial responsibilities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities include:

Project Planning & Delivery

• Assess customer requirements, provide technical advice, agree project objectives.
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery in line with contractual requirements.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, programmes, and key milestones.
• Manage and coordinate workforce planning, resource allocation, scheduling and personnel deployment across projects, including direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring the appropriate skills and resources are available to meet project objectives.
• Provide leadership and support for employee training and development, while maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and coordinate all site activities including material planning and allocation, ensuring materials are suitable for the intended application, and overseeing the efficient and compliant execution of works.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, utilising appropriate project management and information systems to monitor and support project delivery. Monitor project progress using KPIs, look-ahead schedules, and reporting tools.
• Manage project budgets, cash flow, and cost control.
• Monitor project margins and identify risks to profitability.
• Oversee variations, change orders, and subcontractor accounts alongside the
• commercial team.

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Coordinate procurement schedules and manage long-lead items with Procurement team.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and subcontractor performance.
• Verify compliance with project specifications and technical requirements.

Technical & Design Coordination

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, design teams, and subcontractors. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including work plans, sketches, technical drawings and project records, using computer-aided design and documentation systems where required.
• Plan, coordinate and document technical inspections, measurements and testing, ensuring all statutory, regulatory and project-specific testing requirements are completed and recorded accurately.
• Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting, master measures for rectifying faults and malfunctions, and assess and document the results;
• Ensure compliance with Portugal regulations, industry standards, and project specifications.
• Lead and motivate site management teams and subcontractors.
• Oversee installation activities, logistics, off-site manufacturing, and quality inspections.
• Drive programme performance through regular planning and progress meetings.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Establish and organise construction and installation sites, ensuring work is carried
• out efficiently and safely.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation and company safety standards.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and maintain high-quality project delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments, review RAMS, and promote a strong safety culture.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Chair progress meetings and provide regular project reports.
• Manage client expectations and resolve issues professionally and proactively.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project documentation, RFIs, technical submissions, and progress
• reports.
• Track project risks, constraints, programme status, and commercial performance.
• Ensure documentation is complete for project close‑out and handover.
• Plan and manage testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate snagging, defect resolution, and final inspections.
• Deliver successful project handover, including O&M manuals and as-built documentation. Accept completed works and record their acceptance, hand them over to the customer, settle the account and carry out a post‑calculation

Why Join Buttimer Engineering?

Buttimer Engineering is a thriving company, retaining that small company feel where everyone feels valued and included.

At Buttimer we invest in and develop our people and provide excellent salary and benefits.