About this role
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Volvo Group as a Real Estate Manager – Baltic North , based in Riga, Latvia.
As part of our team, you will be responsible for the effective real estate management, maintenance and development of Volvo Group's real estate portfolio and facilities across Latvia and Estonia. You will play an important role in ensuring that our properties meet Volvo Group standards, comply with local regulations and support our business operations through efficient, sustainable and cost-effective solutions.
Your mission
Your mission is to ensure the effective management and maintenance of Volvo Group-owned and leased properties and facilities across Baltic North (Latvia and Estonia), in line with Volvo Group policies, business needs and applicable local legislation.
The role combines construction and improvement project management, property maintenance, facilities management and financial follow-up .
You will manage construction and improvement projects, develop and implement short- and long-term maintenance plans, conduct property audits and identify sustainable, cost-effective solutions. You will also prepare project assessments, cost estimates and profitability calculations to support investment decisions.
Working closely with workshop managers, you will coordinate maintenance activities, ensure compliance with fire and environmental safety requirements, and manage relationships with suppliers, contractors, landlords and other stakeholders to ensure efficient operations.
Who are you?
We are looking for a proactive and responsible professional with experience in property, facilities or construction project management. You take ownership, work independently and enjoy managing projects and finding practical solutions.
You are well organised, analytical and results-oriented, with strong communication and collaboration skills. You combine technical understanding of buildings and infrastructure with a commercial mindset and a focus on quality and efficiency.
Your qualifications and experience
- Secondary or higher technical education in engineering, construction, real estate management or a related technical field.
- Relevant professional experience in property management, facilities management and/or construction project management.
- Experience in planning, coordinating and following up on construction, maintenance or property improvement projects.
- Knowledge of property maintenance planning, including short- and long-term maintenance activities and budget management.
- Understanding of property owners' responsibilities, applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of fire safety and environmental protection requirements would be considered an advantage.
- Experience in supplier and contractor management, including contract follow-up and service quality monitoring.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to prepare cost estimates, budgets and profitability calculations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to cooperate effectively with different stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Latvian and a good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Good IT skills and confidence working with digital tools, databases and reporting systems.
What we offer
- The opportunity to join a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who make our customers win.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development within an international organisation.
- The freedom to take initiative and implement improvements that contribute to business success and a more sustainable society.
- An inclusive working environment built on our values: passion, trust and change.
- Flexibility that supports a healthy work-life balance.
- A competitive benefits package, including health insurance and other additional benefits.
- An annual bonus programme in accordance with company policy.
At Volvo Group, we create a working environment where everyone can contribute their knowledge, develop new skills and make a difference. We believe in empowering our people to grow, take ownership and contribute to both our business success and the development of society.
Salary: EUR 2,800–3,100 gross per month, depending on qualifications and experience. An annual bonus programme applies in accordance with company policy.
Location: Riga, Latvia.
Travel: Occasional business travel within the Baltic North (Latvia and Estonia) will be required.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.