The oil, gas and energy industry, specifically in relation to Petrobras, has been presenting increasing investments in projects and enterprises as to increase its production and become more competitive in the national and global scenarios. Thus, the main purpose of this dissertation is to identify the perspective of managers of companies which develop construction work for this relevant industry, whether the workforce available in Northeastern Brazil is qualified to supply the construction of projects and enterprises, and also identify, as from the perspective of the interviewed managers, the actions that have been undertaken to overcome the situations in which there is a lack of qualified workforce in the Region. The research methodology selected comprised quantitative approach following a case study method. The interpretation and analysis of the results obtained in the research were based on the theoretical referential, based on the revision of the applicable doctrine on the matter at hand. As a result of the study, four categories emerged from the analysis of the interviews: the perception of the workers’ professional qualification; the training for the professional qualification; growth and opportunities in the oil, gas and energy of the Northeast Region; the alignment and partnership to improve the qualification of the workforce. However, despite the difficulties presented in the availability of qualified professionals, job opportunities exist, and actions are being undertaken in order to improve the qualification of workers in the oil, gas and energy in the Northeast region of Brazil.