Senior Consultant

What Drives Him

João is a construction project manager who has been called all-terrain by some colleagues: equally at home in engineering, production and commercial settings, he’s driven by an acute curiosity to understand and master all aspects involved in delivering successful industrial construction projects.

Back Story and Achievements

Originally from Portugal, he has spent most of his life moving across continents, having lived and worked in various countries across Europe, Africa and South and Central America.

Starting as a lead engineer for Power Plant projects, he has worked across disciplines and project phases in various industries, including Renewables, Oil&Gas, Industrial Cooling and Emissions controls. The broad scope of his work ultimately led him to take on project management responsibilities, where he draws upon this diverse experience to quickly identify the key issues and establish productive working relationships with all stakeholders.

He has previously worked for Ferrostaal, Abengoa and Hamon, where he has managed projects worth up to 35 MEUR each, from the design phase up to final commissioning and plant operation.

Formal Qualifications

Msc. Mechanical Engineering

Post-graduate in Project Management and Development Studies

PMP Certified

Fun Facts

Speaks Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and Kreole

Holds 3 passports and enjoys using them to explore new places and cultures, but always likes to go back to his heartland Mindelo, Cape-Verde

An avid inline skater and cyclist, will happily discuss for hours on end about the cities he has explored on wheels