Civil Works and Urban Maintenance Contracts Manager

Barcelona, Spain·Full-time·Added 4 days ago

What they offer

  • €80,000 - €90,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €4,410 - €4,870 a month after tax, or €4,750 - €5,380 under the Beckham regime.

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 15+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

About the job

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

  • Company managing infrastructure maintenance and civil works contracts
  • Strategic vision, P&L management, people management, public contracts

What you'll do

Reporting directly to the General Management, you will assume the integral management of the P&L for a Catalonia delegation composed of urban maintenance, civil works, facilities, and infrastructure services contracts, mostly for the Public Administration. Key responsibilities include:

  • You will lead the integral management of one of the Catalonia delegations, assuming full responsibility for the profit and loss account and the achievement of business objectives.
  • You will guarantee the profitability of the activity through the control of gross margin, EBITDA, treasury, and cash generation.
  • You will direct a portfolio of 10-15 urban infrastructure maintenance, civil works, public lighting, integral building and facilities maintenance contracts, mainly for the public sector, worth approximately €15M.
  • You will supervise the operational, economic, and contractual execution of services, ensuring compliance with quality levels, deadlines, costs, and commitments made to the client.
  • You will lead a large team of people, composed of area managers, contract managers, and technical and administrative teams, promoting a culture of responsibility, excellence, and results orientation.
  • You will prepare and monitor annual budgets, periodically analyzing management indicators and defining corrective actions in the face of possible deviations.
  • You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, operational efficiency, and resource optimization to maximize contract profitability.
  • You will act as the main interlocutor and representative of the company before city councils, public administrations, official bodies, and strategic clients, building long-term relationships of trust.
  • You will identify growth opportunities in existing contracts, promoting the expansion of services and the generation of recurring business.
  • You will collaborate with the public tenders team, providing operational and economic vision and client knowledge.
  • You will supervise the planning of human resources, materials, machinery, and subcontractors, guaranteeing an efficient use of all available means.
  • You will negotiate with suppliers and strategic collaborators to optimize costs and ensure service quality.
  • You will ensure compliance with regulations regarding quality, environment, occupational risk prevention, and compliance.

What you'll get

  • Attractive salary package consisting of €80-90k fixed and variable.
  • Management position with complete responsibility over the delegation's operating account.
  • Stable project with a long-term vision.

About the company & team

  • Leading company in infrastructure, civil works, and facilities maintenance, specializing in the management of urban conservation contracts, public lighting, buildings, and infrastructure, for both public and private clients, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
  • Offices in Barcelona.

Summary

Do you have experience managing portfolios of works or infrastructure/building maintenance contracts worth €10-15M and are you motivated to continue evolving towards a delegate role with full P&L responsibility?

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • Higher degree in Civil Engineering (Caminos, Canales y Puertos), Industrial Engineering, or similar.
  • Postgraduate training or an MBA in Business Administration, Finance, or Business Management will be valued.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in construction companies, concessionaires, or service and infrastructure companies.
  • An upward professional trajectory having reached positions of operational and business responsibility, such as group manager, delegate, technical director, operations director, or similar, with turnovers exceeding €10-15M.
  • Experience in managing urban maintenance contracts, infrastructure conservation, civil works, facilities, or public services is valued.
  • Experience in public procurement and relations with Public Administrations in Catalonia.
  • Accustomed to leading multidisciplinary teams of significant size.
  • Residence in or availability to relocate to the province of Barcelona.
  • Bilingual in Spanish.
  • Minimum Catalan level C1.
  • English level will be valued.
  • Strategic vision, results orientation, leadership, negotiation skills, and ease in decision-making
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