Rui Pais
About Rui Pais
Rui Pais serves as the General Manager of Operations at Simis Inc. in Portsmouth, Virginia, a position he has held since 2018, following a diverse career in construction management across various companies in Portugal and the United States.
Work at SimIS
Rui Pais has been serving as the General Manager of Operations at SimIS Inc. since 2018. In this role, he oversees operational processes and ensures efficient management within the organization. His tenure at SimIS spans six years, during which he has contributed to the company's growth and operational excellence. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Construction Department Manager at SimIS from 2002 to 2016, accumulating 14 years of experience in various capacities within the company.
Previous Experience in Construction Management
Before joining SimIS, Rui Pais held several key positions in the construction industry. He worked as a Construction Manager for Mechanical Systems at Teixeira Duarte, S.A. from 1992 to 1997 in Porto Salvo, Lisbon, Portugal. Following that, he served as the General Director Deputy at CME - Construção e Manutenção Electromecânica, S.A. from 1998 to 2002. He then transitioned to the role of Production Director at SMM – Sociedade de Montagens Metalomecânicas, S.A. from 2016 to 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Educational Background
Rui Pais completed his secondary education at Escola Secundária Machado de Castro in Lisbon from 1982 to 1985. He then pursued higher education at Instituto Superior Técnico, where he studied from 1986 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in operations and construction management.