Stream Manager (Portugal)

As a Stream Manager, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of a defined project stream or work package within complex industrial and construction projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders, you will ensure alignment with programme, cost, quality, and project requirements. The role requires strong coordination across technical disciplines and project interfaces, supporting successful project execution within international and multicultural environments.

Academic Background

• University degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
• Additional qualifications in Project Management or a related field would be an advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the management and delivery of complex industrial or construction projects.
• Experience within PMC, EPCM or EPC environments would be an advantage.
• Experience managing and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage a defined project stream or work package, ensuring alignment with programme, cost, quality and project requirements.

International and Local Experience

• Experience working in international and multicultural project environments.
• Experience in the Portuguese market would be considered an advantage, but is not mandatory.
• Knowledge of Portuguese regulations, applicable local standards and permitting and approval processes would be an advantage.

Language Skills

• English and Portuguese: high level (minimum C1)
• Spanish and German is a plus.

Technical and Management Knowledge

• Strong understanding of project management and multidisciplinary coordination in complex industrial projects.
• Good understanding of the interfaces between design, permitting, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Experience managing deliverables, schedules, interfaces, risks, changes and action tracking.
• Ability to coordinate different technical disciplines and project stakeholders within the assigned stream.

Professional and Personal Competencies

• Strong management, coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to proactively manage stakeholders and drive actions, decisions and deliverables.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong focus on programme, interfaces and timely decision-making.
• Pragmatic, proactive and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to work autonomously.

Location and Mobility

• Based in Portugal, with regular presence at the project office and/or site.
• Availability for national and international travel as required.

• To ensure your work-life balance, we offer the option of mobile working
• We promote your professional and personal development through individual training and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy
• We support your health with a bonus for sports enthusiasts. We offer the possibility of subscribing to a private health insurance policy
• Employees benefit from tax advantages related to their commuting expenses for the office
• Fiscal advantages for employees expenses in meal costs during worktime. Employee referral program with attractive bonus scheme
• Supporting career and family by receiving tax benefits for kindergarten expenses