Development Manager (HVAC Specialist)

Overview

Sonae Sierra is an international retail real estate company dedicated to delivering solutions to meet our client’s ambitions. We develop, manage and invest in sustainable retail assets and provide services for clients in geographies as diverse as Europe, South America, North Africa and Asia, while creating shared value for our business and society. We work with enthusiasm, perseverance and boldness in an
- changing environment. In our learning culture you will find multiple opportunities to develop yourself. Join us in shaping the future of retail real estate.

We are currently looking for a new member for the Development & Engineering Services team to join us in the position of Development Manager (HVAC Specialist).

Working Place: Sonae Sierra's Central Offices in Lisbon

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 5-10 years of relevant experience on HVAC or MEP systems in building design, construction management, project management or real estate development.
• Broad understanding of building services within multidisciplinary design and delivery contexts.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting HVAC design documentation.
• Familiarity with sustainability, energy efficiency, and building performance standards.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within interdisciplinary teams and dynamic project environments.
• Geographical flexibility for projects across Portugal.
• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with BIM coordination and HVAC modelling tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project Management Support – Assists senior managers in planning, tracking, and delivering projects across sectors.
• Support consultant appointments, procurement, and schedule monitoring.
• Contribute to project documentation, reports, and stakeholder presentations.
• Help prepare technical inputs and other
  - making materials.
• HVAC Design and Technical Expertise.
• Review and coordinate HVAC design inputs with consultants and internal technical teams.
• Evaluate system options, efficiency measures, and sustainability goals.
• Support design reviews to ensure compliance with technical standards, environmental targets, and operational requirements.
• Participate in mechanical system commissioning, testing, and handover processes.
• Analyze, comment and support decisions on designers and contractors’ proposals.
• Construction and Delivery Coordination – Monitor site progress, technical installations, and interface between mechanical systems and other trades.
• Verify installation quality, sequencing, and performance testing.
• Assist in preparing technical sections of tender documents and design deliverables.
• Support resolution of technical issues during construction and commissioning phases.
• Help track compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations related to mechanical works.
• Stakeholder Communication – Coordinate design and construction meetings with consultants, MEP contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare clear status updates related to mechanical systems and design coordination.
• Support project
  - out documentation and
  - learned evaluations.
• Contribute to internal
  - sharing on HVAC innovations, standards, and best practices.

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you would enjoy, we’d love to hear from you!