Job Opportunity: Fiscal de Obra (Monitoring Surveyor / Project Manager)
Lisbon, Portugal | Full-Time | Real Estate Development
About the Role
We are working with an entrepreneurial real estate investment manager who is seeking a qualified and experienced Fiscal de Obra to support the execution of its development projects across Portugal. This position plays a critical role in overseeing on-site activity, monitoring the proper use of project funds, and ensuring developments are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The successful candidate will act as the owner’s representative, supervising construction activities, coordinating with contractors and consultants, and ensuring full compliance with Portuguese building regulations.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor on-site construction activity and verify compliance with approved plans, budgets, and timelines
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Conduct regular site visits and technical inspections to assess progress and quality
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Review and validate contractor invoices and change orders before payment
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Track project expenditures and ensure proper financial control
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Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and alert the team to any deviations
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Coordinate with project managers, architects, engineers, and municipal authorities
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Ensure adherence to health, safety, and construction legislation in Portugal
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Support due diligence and technical input for ongoing and future investments
Candidate Requirements
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Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
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Minimum of 1 full-cycle real estate project completed in Portugal (from licensing through delivery)
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Registration with the Ordem dos Engenheiros or Ordem dos Arquitetos is strongly preferred
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Proven experience in budget oversight, construction supervision, and quality control
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Solid understanding of Código dos Contratos Públicos and Portuguese construction regulations
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Fluent in Portuguese; proficiency in English is required
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Based in Lisbon or available to travel regularly to project sites across Portugal
What’s Offered
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Work with a dynamic, high-performing international investment team
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Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
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Exposure to major real estate projects and long-term career growth
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Opportunity to help shape the delivery of high-profile assets in Portugal