0Head of Maintenance Control
VBK - Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH | Germany | 76xxx Karlsruhe | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 14.07.2026 on stepstone.de

Head of Maintenance Control

Branch: Transport and logistics Branch: Transport and logistics


The transport companies Karlsruhe (VBK) offer the people in the fan city a powerful and environmentally friendly mobility offer. With their buses and tramways, they provide an annual performance of more than twelve million car kilometres and transport around 70 million passengers. With over 1,500 employees, the VBK is one of the largest employers in Karlsruhe. In addition to the daily operation, the VBK is committed to sustainable transport concepts and invest in modern vehicle technologies as well as the improvement of infrastructure. The history of the company reaches to 19. century back when the first trams in Karlsruhe drove. Today, the VBK is an indispensable part of public transport and, through its close cooperation with the Albtal Transport Society (AVG) and the Karlsruhe Transport Association (KVV), make an important contribution to climate-friendly mobility and quality of life in the region. Head of Department*in Maintenance Control Full time Karlsruhe indefinite

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Own-sponsored technical, disciplinary and organizational management as well as strategic further development of the field of maintenance control with up to 11 employees in the safety-critical environment of the gleisbautechnische Infrastruktur taking into account BOStrab requirements, operational constraints and economic objectives: Leadership and further development of the field as well as management of human and organizational resources Responsibility for the preparation, planning and control of all maintenance measures beyond the corrective maintenance in close coordination with the specialist areas (construction, electrical systems, power supply) Organisation of the use of construction project managers and construction supervisors for repair measures Controlling the technical preparation of building materials procurement including creation of performance directories Responsibility for defining track extension limits for maintenance and construction projects Coordination and ensuring the performance of welding, grinding and milling Participation in the establishment and management of the economic and investment plan including budgetary responsibility Compilation of maintenance work including assessment of expenses (financial and material) Participation in tendering and awarding processes for planning and construction services and in follow-up management Close coordination with internal and external project participants (including specialist areas, authorities, contractors) Creation of performance directories and tender documents

Complete study in the field of civil engineering or a relevant field Overarching project manager functions in the construction sector Long-standing experience in the maintenance of infrastructure facilities according to DIN 31051, ideally in the field of rail infrastructure Knowledge of engineering infrastructure and its construction, function and maintenance procedures Comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations and regulations (including BOStrab, HOAI, VOB, VDV fonts, DIN/EN standards) Experience in the management of maintenance measures, procurement processes and awards Embossed strategic thinking and structured and analytical work Leadership and communication skills, enforcement and negotiation skills Secure handling of MS Office, SAP and relevant IT systems Very good knowledge of German in word and writing Suitability for safety-relevant activities (e.g. safety oversight) and health suitability according to VDV 714 driving licence class B

A responsible, varied challenge A secure and future-oriented workplace Working hours that fit your life: up to three days of mobile work and flexible working hours (from 6:00 to 20:00) Good operating climate with open communication and valuable leadership culture Continuous possibilities for certifications and further training Payment by the district collective agreement for the municipal transport companies Baden-Württemberg (BzTV-N BW) An attractive occupational pension scheme (ZVK) Very good access by public transport Interesting advantages when using our railways Convenient dishes in our restaurant “NahVerzehr” Bicycle leasing, Corporate Benefits, discounted Germany ticket and other local discounts

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ava VBK - Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH
76131  Karlsruhe
Germany

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