Project Manager

At Quadrante, we go far beyond designing infrastructure — we create the conditions for people, cities and industries to move forward.
Today, Quadrante brings together more than 1,500 professionals across 20+ countries, connecting engineering, architecture, sustainability and consulting to solve complex challenges and shape the future.
Working at Quadrante means to Build Something You Will Never Forget.
Not only the projects you will help deliver.
But the challenges you will overcome, the teams you will grow with, the impact you will create, and the career you will build along the way.
Here, you will find an ambitious and international environment where curiosity is valued, ownership is expected, and growth is accelerated — supported by the distinctive pillars of our Employee Value Proposition:
A global engineering platform, offering international exposure and opportunities to shape your career across geographies and markets.
Meaningful projects in infrastructure, energy and sustainability that leave a lasting impact.
Accelerated development through challenging experiences and continuous growth opportunities.
A culture built on ambition, cooperation, ownership, integrity and flexibility.
Quadrante creates a unique context for you to grow with a meaningful impact.
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for a Project Manager – Waste & Water Utilities to join our team and play a key role in delivering complex and high-impact building projects.
Location: Alfragide | Contract type: Full-time | Seniority level: Mid-Senior
Job Responsibilities – What you will build:
In this role, you will contribute directly to shaping our future and creating tangible impact.
You will:
Coordinate the execution of multidisciplinary hydraulic projects across urban water, agricultural hydraulics, and water resources, ensuring effective communication between internal teams and clients
Define and monitor project schedules, resources, and budgets, ensuring delivery aligned with client requirements
Manage client expectations and priorities, fostering relationships based on trust and transparency
Monitor project progress, identifying challenges and implementing corrective actions when needed
Promote collaboration across production teams, ensuring project objectives are achieved in terms of quality and deadlines
Prepare progress reports and ensure the quality of technical deliverables, including studies, detailed designs, hydraulic models, and cost estimates, in line with agreed standards
Job Requirements – What will help you thrive:
We believe great careers are built through a combination of ambition, capability and mindset.
You will likely succeed in this role if you bring:
Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Hydraulics and Water Resources), Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field
Professional experience in project management, preferably within engineering environments
Strategic and analytical thinking, with strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and collaboration skills, fostering client relationships based on trust and transparency
Curiosity to challenge conventions and explore new possibilities
The ambition to grow while helping others grow
Experience in urban hydraulics, agricultural hydraulics, or water resources (valued)
Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or similar)
Fluency in English;
additional languages are a plus
Experience with hydraulic modelling tools (EPANET, SWMM, InfoWorks, WaterGEMS) will be considered an advantage
Job Offer – What you can expect from us:
Competitive compensation package
Health insurance and additional benefits
Flexible ways of working
International exposure and career opportunities
Continuous learning and development
A collaborative and values-driven culture
Joining Quadrante means becoming part of a multidisciplinary team where innovation and technical excellence come together to turn ideas into reality.
Build projects.
Build connections.
Build your future.
Build Something You Will Never Forget.
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This job posting is part of a recruitment process for Quadrante.
Information on the remuneration for the position in question, as well as on other relevant remuneration conditions and on the collective labour regulation instrument applicable to Quadrante, taking into account its primary and secondary CAE (economic activity classification), will be shared with candidates at a further stage of the selection process.
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