Junior Development Manager

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 ever‑changing environment. In our learning culture you will find multiple opportunities to develop yourself. Join us in shaping the future of retail real estate.

Working Place: Sonae Sierra's Central Offices in Lisbon.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in real estate development, project management, design, or construction management.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills, being able to identify issues, propose solutions and implement improvements.
• Foundational understanding of design, planning, and construction processes.
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities and ambiguity.
• Geographical flexibility to assume projects across the country.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• Familiarity with design and project management software (e. g. , BIM software, MS Project, etc. ).

Responsibilities:

• Project Management, Planning and Support.
• Assist in preparing project briefs, feasibility analyses and business cases.
• Support the procurement and appointment of consultants, contractors and specialist advisors.
• Follow up and update project schedules, milestones and critical path actions.
• Support the preparation of documentation for decision making.
• Design and Technical Coordination.
• Support design coordination meetings and track consultant deliverables.
• Liaise with internal teams and third parties to ensure technical alignment and design compliance.
• Help prepare drawings, specifications and reports for consistency and clarity.
• Assist in managing design changes and tracking design‑related risks.
• Financial and Administrative Support.
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking and financial reporting.
• Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes and dashboards.
• Monitor invoice approvals, change orders and financial reconciliations.
• Stakeholder and Communication.
• Coordinate inputs across internal departments, external consultants and contractors.
• Prepare presentation materials and reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
• Support early engagement activities, including community, tenant or investor presentations when applicable.
• Delivery and Handover Support.
• Help monitor site progress and report key issues or risks to project leaders.
• Support the completion and handover of projects, including snagging, certification and documentation.
• Assist in post‑completion evaluations and lessons‑learned exercises.
• Support the integration of digital tools for construction monitoring and reporting.

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