Project Manager

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow and lead? Join us as an Project Manager for Brazil, based in Río de Janeiro!

The mission of the role is to lead the end-to-end execution of a large-scale, complex greenfield project in Brazil, starting from the earliest stages to full delivery, ensuring alignment with Etex’s sustainability and quality standards. This role will also evolve into managing future projects across Latin America.

What you’ll do

• Manage the full project lifecycle: feasibility, design, execution, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams and local stakeholders.
• Oversee contractors, suppliers, and internal resources, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and KPIs, applying corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure effective communication and reporting to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Build strong cross-functional collaboration with Etex Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.

What you’ll bring

• University degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, ideally with greenfield projects.
• Solid knowledge of project lifecycle methodologies, risk management, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Proven experience leading and managing teams with autonomy and accountability.
• PMP certification (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Advanced English (mandatory); Portuguese required; Spanish or French desirable.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills across cultures and stakeholder levels.

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).