Senior Contract Manager – Construction

TXT Build - Construções e Projetos

. Monitor construction quality and project planning .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSalvador • BrazilSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction quality monitoring, contract management, and cost control, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and contractual clauses. Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors while minimizing risks and maximizing contract profitability.

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Construction Quality MonitoringContract ManagementCost ControlNegotiation SkillsRisk Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget MonitoringScope Change AnalysisFinancial Impact AssessmentContract Administration

Soft Skills

Conflict ManagementCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Registration with CREAProfessional Registration with CAU

Industry Keywords

Construction ContractsProcess ExcellenceContractual ComplianceFinancial RebalancingMedium-Scale ConstructionLarge-Scale Construction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor construction quality and project planning
Propose improvements and contribute to process excellence
Ensure projects are executed in accordance with the contract, within agreed timelines and costs
Minimize risks and protect the company’s financial and legal interests
Ensure compliance with contractual clauses, scopes, deadlines, legal obligations, and the responsibilities of all parties
Monitor budgets, progress measurements, payments, price adjustments, contract amendments, and financial impacts
Control costs and ensure contract profitability
Monitor the physical and financial schedule, identify delays, and implement corrective measures
Analyze scope changes, additional services, requests for economic and financial rebalancing, and claims
Prepare technical and documentary justifications for negotiations with the client
Identify and mitigate contractual risks
Lead negotiations with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
Manage conflicts and ensure the traceability of contractual decisions and communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
5 to 10 years of professional experience in construction, contract management, planning, cost control, or construction administration
Experience administering medium- and large-scale construction contracts, including relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
Postgraduate degree or MBA in Project Management, Contract Management, Business Management, or a related field is desirable
Professional registration with CREA or CAU

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company certified as a Great Place to Work
Work in a company focused on precision, continuous improvement, and teamwork
Ongoing learning opportunities and challenging projects
Position also open to candidates with disabilities