Construction Procurement and Planning Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Professional responsible for planning, controlling, and optimizing construction processes, managing procurement and costs, and supporting project execution. Key Highlights: 1. Experience in procurement and construction planning 2. Experience in construction cost control 3. Negotiation skills and clear communication **Main Activities and Responsibilities:** * Develop and update physical and physical-financial construction schedules; * Plan execution stages according to projects and targets; * Identify material, equipment, and service requirements based on the schedule; * Conduct quotations, bid evaluation, and support supplier and contractor selection; * Issue purchase orders and monitor delivery deadlines; * Manage on-site inventory and consumption; * Record and track actual costs (materials, labor, equipment, and services); * Compare forecasted vs. actual costs and identify variances; * Support measurement processes, contract amendments, and replanning; * Interface with engineers, site supervisors, warehouse staff, and finance team; * Prepare physical progress and cost performance reports. **Monitored KPIs:** * Schedule adherence; * Purchase delivery lead time; * Cost variances; * Material consumption accuracy; * Supplier service level index. **Requirements:** * Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields; * Experience in procurement and construction planning; * Ability to read technical drawings; * Proficiency in Excel; * Experience in construction cost control; * Knowledge of scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, or similar). **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience in public works;  Familiarity with Law No. 14.133/2021; * Experience with ERPs (Sienge, Mega, TOTVS, etc.); * Basic knowledge of budgeting and BDI. **Behavioral Competencies:** * Organization and planning; * Analytical mindset; * Strong negotiation skills; * Clear communication; * Proactivity and sense of urgency. Employment Type: Full-time CLT Compensation: Up to R$2.500,00 per month Work Location: On-site Expected Start Date: 05/01/2026