Infrastructure project manager

The project

The national port operator is preparing the extension and modernization of a port on the island of Santiago. A resolution published in January 2026 launches the technical, economic, financial, environmental and institutional studies. They assess the port’s capacity against growing cargo volumes, compare scenarios for extending and modernizing infrastructure and equipment, and measure their economic, social and environmental effects. The work is coordinated with the Ministries of Finance, of the Sea and of Infrastructure, the maritime and port authority, the private sector and development partners. The operator hires national or international consultants.

Your role

• Organize the studies and the interventions, with the schedule, budget and risks of the whole project.
• Prepare the terms of reference and follow the work of the consultants and design offices.
• Coordinate the ministries, the port authority, the private sector and development partners.
• Compare the extension and modernization scenarios with the technical teams.
• Prepare decisions with the contractors and the project owner.
• Report on risks, delays and decisions to be made.

Your profile

You have coordinated several parties on an infrastructure project, preferably in ports or maritime work. You can frame a study, follow consultants and report on risks, delays and decisions to be made. You are comfortable dealing with ministries, funders and contractors.

Requirements

Languages

Professional Portuguese and English.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, port or maritime engineering, or project management, or equivalent experience. Equivalent Cape Verdean degrees accepted.

Software

Preferred: MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD.