Project Manager

Há 3 dias

Rio de Janeiro, Brasil AND10 Tempo integral R$ 51.000 - R$ 61.000 Contrato

KOTI is converting a 44-key building on the Ipanema / Copacabana border into a boutique hotel. We need a hands-on Project Manager / Site Engineer to run the renovation on site, from strip-out through handover, reporting directly to ownership. ROLE - Location: Ipanema / Copacabana border, Rio de Janeiro.

On site 5 days a week - Start: 1 October 2026 - Term: 18-month contract, with potential to convert to permanent - Compensation: R$5,000 / month -

Reports to: KOTI ownership (direct)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Cost estimating and budget control: build, track and defend the project budget line by line
  • Sourcing and procurement of materials, finishes and FF&E, negotiating with Rio suppliers on price, quality and lead times
  • Supervise contractors and subcontractors on site daily: quality, pace, and verification of measurements before payment
  • Own the cronograma físico-financeiro and keep programme and spend aligned
  • Manage permits and approvals: Prefeitura, Corpo de Bombeiros, ART/RRT
  • Enforce site safety to NR-18 and NR-35
  • Send ownership a clear written report in English every week covering progress, cost, risks and decisions needed
  • Run snagging, commissioning and handover to the hotel operating team

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • 5+ years managing renovation or fit-out projects, including at least one project taken from strip-out to completion
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture, or equivalent site experience (CREA / CAU registration is an advantage)
  • Strong knowledge of Rio suppliers, contractors and municipal permitting
  • Working English (B1+), written and spoken
  • Strong Excel (budgets, S-curves, measurements) and Word
  • Demonstrated use of AI tools in your day-to-day work
  • Available on site 5 days a week from 1 November 2026

WHY KOTI You'll be the owner's eyes and hands on the ground, with real authority over a full hotel build and a direct line to the people making decisions. There are no layers in between.