Operations Manager

Operations Manager (Highways & Toll Roads)We use first and third-party cookies, which are necessary for the website's correct functioning, and which allow us to analyse your browsing and offer you several functionalities within the website. For further information, please check our Cookies Policy. In order to accept all the cookies, click ACCEPT ALL; in order to refuse them, click DECLINE.### Operations Manager (Highways & Toll Roads)Apply: Austin, TX: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: February 28, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): JR20231# Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets OpportunityAre you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.
S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Cintra is the highways business unit of Ferrovial, one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators committed to developing sustainable solutions. Today, its portfolio includes nearly 1,200 miles of managed highways globally, representing a total global investment in roadway improvements of over $24.8 billion. We provide the maximum value in each project, managing all phases of the life cycle of our state-of-the-art infrastructure assets, such as the 407 ETR in Canada, the Managed Lanes LBJ and NTE in Texas, I-77 in North Carolina, I-66 in Virginia and our projects in Europe, South America, and India. Why Ferrovial?* Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
* Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
* Inclusive Culture:Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
* Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
* Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
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Job Description


About the Role
The Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping operational strategy and delivering long-term value across the company’s infrastructure portfolio. As part of a highly skilled, specialized Operations Department, this role combines strategic influence, team leadership, and technical expertise across project procurement, implementation, and operations. The Operations Manager translates infrastructure operations and maintenance expertise into actionable strategies and informed business decisions. Working across functions and with concession teams, the role advances performance standards, optimizes lifecycle costs, manages risk, and unlocks value in new opportunities and the existing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
Support to Business Development:
* Lead the O&M workstream across all bidding phases, partnering with Business Development to shape competitive bid strategies. Represent Operations Department in project meetings, oversee O&M deliverables, select and manage external advisors, and coordinate operational inputs on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), tolling systems, and insurance.
* Define integrated operating and maintenance strategies during bidding that meet performance requirements and support long-term asset value. Establish team structures, maintenance strategies and procedures across activity levels, rehabilitation approaches, and tolling operations where applicable.
* Oversee and perform lifecycle cost analyses using O&M models, translating contractual requirements into robust cost assumptions that inform bid strategy and decision-making.
* Coordinate technical support throughout bidding, including bid-document reviews, risk assessments, and engagement with advisors, including the Lenders’ Technical Advisor (LTA). Develop clear presentations, reports, and technical proposals that communicate operational strategies and support informed decisions. Support