Project Manager (Engineering / Bilingual / Mineral Processing)

About the role

Gatesource HR is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager / Project Manager to support the growth of engineering, project development and technical consulting activities across Brazil and Latin America. This is a delivery-focused role for someone who leads engineering studies, manages technical teams, oversees project execution and works directly with clients, partnering with regional leadership to turn opportunities into successful project outcomes. The position is based in Belo Horizonte.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of engineering studies and project development scopes.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across engineering, process, metallurgical, project and technical disciplines.
• Serve as a key client interface, building trusted relationships and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans and execution strategies.
• Coordinate technical inputs between internal teams and external partners.
• Manage project risks, opportunities and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee study delivery, technical reviews, reporting and client presentations.
• Support proposal development, project planning and opportunity evaluation as new work enters the pipeline.
• Contribute to the growth of the regional engineering and project services business and help establish scalable engineering processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, project delivery, EPCM, consulting, mining, mineral processing or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering studies and technical project delivery from start to finish.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and working directly with clients.
• Preferred: mining, mineral processing or bulk materials handling background; PEA, PFS or Feasibility Study experience; engineering consulting or EPCM background; professional engineering registration.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of project development processes, study execution and engineering workflows.
• Commercial awareness of project budgets, schedules and risk management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.