I am Vera Vieira Cavalheiro, an Architect and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in real estate development, project execution, and architectural consulting. I excel at uniting design, business strategy, and technical teams to deliver high-value real estate projects that align with market demands. My strengths include stakeholder management, permitting and licensing coordination, tender processes, and strategic planning. I am passionate about applying architectural intelligence to real estate consultancy, leasing, and asset valorization.

Vera Vieira Cavalheiro

I am Vera Vieira Cavalheiro, an Architect and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in real estate development, project execution, and architectural consulting. I excel at uniting design, business strategy, and technical teams to deliver high-value real estate projects that align with market demands. My strengths include stakeholder management, permitting and licensing coordination, tender processes, and strategic planning. I am passionate about applying architectural intelligence to real estate consultancy, leasing, and asset valorization.

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I am Vera Vieira Cavalheiro, an Architect and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in real estate development, project execution, and architectural consulting. I excel at uniting design, business strategy, and technical teams to deliver high-value real estate projects that align with market demands. My strengths include stakeholder management, permitting and licensing coordination, tender processes, and strategic planning. I am passionate about applying architectural intelligence to real estate consultancy, leasing, and asset valorization.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Developer/ Senior Architect/ Project Consultant at ARQUI 300 (USA Market)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Strategic consultancy to real estate developers and leasing companies, aligning architectural solutions with market demands. Support to project teams in architectural visualization, storytelling, and marketing material development. Establishment of strategic partnerships with investors, architects, and brokers. Coordination of design intent, planning, and project development processes. Contribution to asset positioning and real estate value through architectural and planning input.
Architect / Project Manager at 3g Office - 3gSmart Group
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Responsible for retail projects department (incl. REFIT of 200 Vodafone stores and refit of Auchan supermarkets). Team management and coordination. Elaboration and coordination of planning and project management strategies. Preparation of commercial proposals and negotiation. Responsible for client follow-up. Monitoring processes with licensing entities. Construction/Building Tender Processes.
Architect at ColectivArquitectura
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Architect working on project development and design implementation.
Architect at Costa Lopes
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Architect assignments in Lisbon and Luanda, contributing to project development and coordination.
Architect / Project Manager at Fiesa - Arquitectura e Engenharia, Lda
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Responsible in the project area, development of conceptual and programmatic studies; production of technical drawings for preliminary studies, licensing, and tender phases. Managed procedural organization of projects, budget, timing, and quality control. Led project management and coordination with specialists and official entities.
Architect at OW – Arquitectos, Lda
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Involved in concept development, programmatic studies, and production of technical parts for various project phases (preliminary studies, licensing, tender drawings).
Architect at Ricardo Peralta, Arquitectos
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Architect responsible for project areas and development of conceptual and programmatic studies.
Architect / Project Manager at FFCB, Arquitectos Associados
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2012
Involved in architecture, urban design, design and real estate consulting with offices in Lisbon and Praia. Worked with a design and detailing team. Managed project delivery, coordinating with specialists and official entities; acted as a real estate evaluation consultant.

Education

Architecture Degree at Faculdade de Arquitectura - Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Real Estate Valuation degree at ESAI (Real Estate University)
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
High School at António Arroio High School of Visual and Decorative Arts Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Qualifications

Real Estate Valuation
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Other