Transportation
- Roads & Highways
- Rail & Transit
- Airports
- Maritime Works
- Tunnels
Cinfra Development is a consultancy firm specialized in Infrastructure, Construction, Concessions–PPP, and Real Estate across Central and Eastern Europe — supporting clients throughout the entire investment cycle.
Cinfra Development is a consultancy firm specialized in Infrastructure, Construction, Concessions–PPP, and Real Estate across Central and Eastern Europe. Our expertise covers Business Development, Engineering, Contract and Project Management, Technical Expertise for claims, Risk Management and Loss Assessment, as well as M&A and Company/Investment Valuations.
We support our clients throughout the entire investment cycle — from identifying opportunities and partners, conducting feasibility studies, and preparing EU funding documentation, to project implementation and contract management.
In addition, we provide Interim Management tailored to specific projects or businesses for limited periods, delivered by our senior Project and Contract Managers. Through our network of senior legal and financial associates, we also ensure high-level advisory services that complement our technical and managerial capabilities.
To date, our team has been involved in projects in the region with a combined value exceeding EUR 3 billion.
From beginning to end.
Contracts and claims.
Risk management and insurance recoveries.
Grow and strengthen your business.
Short and medium-term resources to complete your team.
Ensuring project excellence.
Technical expertise.
Tender preparation.
We improve developments through efficient project programming and management. Our work helps our clients save time, money and valuable resources, adding value to the entire business process. A professional and experienced management team is the key to the success of any project.
We provide project management solutions across the entire project life-cycle, managing time, quality, cost, change and risk, to public and private clients in Infrastructure, Real Estate and Industrial fields.
Our experienced team advises about the contractual risks and defines a strategy to successfully develop the contract, avoiding penalties from the Beneficiary and duly completing the contractual steps in order to fulfill the Contractor's obligations.
We keep the entitlement to claim all the extra costs that could appear according with the Contractor's rights, and finally recover them through amicable settlement or, in case of disputes, through Arbitration/Court.
We support Clients to manage all the Insurance Events and assure and maximize the recovery of all the damages costs according with RC and CAR Policy.
We help our clients identify opportunities in Central & Eastern Europe markets, providing advice for all the stages of their business — prospection, analysis, strategy, and implementation.
Cinfra Development provides tailored, multidisciplinary teams to lead projects for a defined period, helping Clients avoid hiring fixed senior staff — fully integrating with your Management Team under fixed-term contracts.
We support public sector projects financed through European Funds, ensuring that every investment is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards — safeguarding project objectives and maintaining transparency at every stage.
We collaborate with Senior Engineers and accredited Technical Experts across various disciplines. Authorized to issue Certified Technical Expertise, they provide reliable assessments for courts, arbitration, disputes, insurance companies, and specialized technical fields.
This selection showcases some of Cinfra's most significant projects, highlighting our expertise in technical services, risk management, tender preparation, and contract management. A complete list of projects is available upon request.
Over the years, the company has been involved in numerous complex assignments across transport, energy, industrial facilities, and civil construction.
Cinfra Development has extensive experience in preparing documentation and providing technical consultancy services for public tenders and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Comprehensive contract management services throughout all project stages — from tender award and negotiation to implementation, monitoring, and closure — optimizing performance and preventing disputes.
In-depth market analysis services combining sector knowledge with data-driven insights, helping clients identify emerging opportunities, assess competition, and evaluate investment potential.
Specialized loss assessment and insurance recovery services for infrastructure and industrial projects affected by natural disasters or unforeseen events, combining technical, financial, and risk management expertise.
Cinfra Development has a multi-skilled, multi-national team which carries formidable experience gained in many environments. Select a team member to read their full profile.
MSc Civil Engineer (ICCP) and Senior Management Program by IE Business School. Jose Alejandro got also MBA (ThePowerMBA) and Postgraduate in Finance & International Operations (ICEX-CECO). Jose Alejandro has been involved in Infrastructure/Construction over 25 years in different markets as Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Poland and Romania, most part of the time for multinational Main Contractors, in different positions as Project Manager, Country Manager, and Director for Eastern Europe, developing emblematic projects related to Motorways, Bridges, Railways, Tunnels, Buildings, Airports, Wind farms, etc for Public and Private clients, EU Funds, Multilateral Institutions (European Funds, BEI, World Bank, etc).
Also as General Director & Administrator of several Companies/Branches in Eastern Europe, dealing with Business Development, and implementation of complex projects with multicultural teams. He has developed skills as Investment analyses, Strategic alliances and Positioning, Negotiation, Institutional relationships, leadership and Team motivation. In the last 8 years as Senior Consultant has advised several International Main Contractors in several Disputes, Arbitration (Technical part), and also in different Insurance Recoveries from complex damages as floods, landslides, design errors, subsidence, defect materials, unforeseen geotechnical conditions.
Also acting as Infrastructure Consultant for the World Bank in 2024/2025 for different strategic financing procedures with CFR, Ministry and Transports and Port Constanta, among others.
Bachelor Degree and MSc Economics (Belgrade University). Certified in internal audit, Bankruptcy Management and Corporate Reorganization. Dedicated professional with more than 15 years of experience in the financial sector in Banks as Volksbank, Société Générale, BNP Paribas, International Business and Public Administration (Ministry of Trade – Serbia) and working as Head of Economic and Trade Office of Serbian Embassy in Bucharest for several years. Familiar with the global financial and business practices, as well as the local economic trends and environment in Central-Eastern Europe.
Experienced in supervising various business functions and projects. In the last years as Coordinator of the National body for Trade Facilitation (Ministry of Trade of Serbia) - coordinating activity of state institutions and other organizations (USAID, foreign investors council, Chamber of Commerce) collaborating with government agencies, municipalities and private enterprises in the implementation of foreign trade development projects in Serbia. Dusan has developed skills as Project Finance, Economic Analysis, Investments, Risk Management, Project Management and Marketing.
Cătălina Eni is a skilled contract and procurement specialist with over 15 years of experience in construction-related tendering, contracting, and project implementation. She has developed strong expertise in managing complex public and private sector contracts, with a focus on technical documentation, subcontractor coordination, contract execution, and guarantees administration. Since 2021, she has been part of CINFRA Development EU SRL, where she oversees the preparation, negotiation, and monitoring of execution and subcontracting agreements.
Her responsibilities include procurement planning, technical-commercial correspondence, and coordination with site supervisors and beneficiaries. Cătălina's previous experience includes 10 years with a Spanish construction company, where she was involved in tendering and site monitoring, as well as earlier roles in international trade. She holds a degree in Marketing and International Business and is fluent in Spanish and English, with working knowledge of French. Her portfolio includes reference projects such as the Ford Craiova and BAT Ploiești wastewater treatment plants, water and sewerage network extensions across multiple cities, and the Zalău bypass.
Nicoleta has a Bachelor's degree in Economics, and Master in Banking & Insurance by University of Economics (Bucharest), having an extensive experience as Administrative and Financial Manager with companies from different sectors as Construction, and Retail. In addition, Nicoleta has experience as Auditor in a Tax Consulting Company during several years. Extensive experience with Project Financing, Bank relationship, Controlling, Accounting, Taxes, Cash Forecast models, Stakeholders Reporting and Human Resources management.
She has developed important skills such as problem solving, team work, Institutional relationship, and multi-tasking.
Aurelian Lupășteanu is a senior civil engineer with over 35 years of experience in transport infrastructure, specializing in structural works such as bridges, viaducts, and overpasses. He has a strong track record in project management and site supervision under FIDIC contracts, having coordinated major road and airport projects across Romania. He has worked with leading construction and engineering firms, including TPF Inginerie, AZVI SA, Max Boegl, and Geiger Transilvania, where he held positions such as Technical Director, Project Manager, and Site Manager.
Aurelian is highly experienced in coordinating with public authorities, consultants, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance and delivery across complex, multistakeholder environments. He holds an engineering degree from the Transylvania University of Brașov and is fluent in Romanian, with intermediate English proficiency.
Civil Engineer, Authorized Diriginte de Santier and HSE inspector. Skilled in Quality Control, Project Management, Planning, Cost control and Design Optimization. Experienced Senior Engineer & Inspector with more than 10 years working in Civil Engineering industry: Energy projects, Buildings, Highways, Earthworks, Steel Structures in relevant and complex projects such as: Combined Cycle Power Plant (860 MW Brazi Romania, Client: OMV-Petrom, Budget: 500M€), Wind Farm for ENEL (50 wind turbines Siemens SWT 2.3 MW), DN76 Road (European Investment Bank), Real Estate Developments in Romania with more than 20,000 sqm built for clients as Granvia and Hanner RD.
Catalin has developed skills as Team Leader, problem solving, hardworking under demanding projects, and relationship with stakeholders.
Cristina Nițu is a human resources professional with over 7 years of experience in personnel administration, payroll, recruitment, and liaison with public institutions and training providers. She has strong expertise in managing both national and international employee secondments, labor compliance, and occupational health and safety processes. Since joining CINFRA Development EU SRL, Cristina has been responsible for HR consulting services tailored to the construction sector, supporting both internal operations and external client needs. Her role includes employee file management, contract administration, and regulatory documentation.
Previously, she served as HR Inspector at Itercon Construcții, where she led full-cycle recruitment, managed employment records in Revisal, and coordinated international secondments, including A1 certificate processes. Cristina holds degrees in Public Administration and Building Installations Engineering. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, SAGA, and Adobe Photoshop and has strong communication and organizational skills. She speaks English fluently and has intermediate knowledge of French and Spanish.
Dragoș Simionescu is a Senior Insurance Specialist with over 20 years of experience in claims assessment and technical risk evaluation. With a solid engineering background, he brings a deep understanding of structural, technological, and operational risks to the insurance and infrastructure sectors. He joined CINFRA Development EU SRL in 2024, focusing on technical loss assessment services.
Prior to this, he worked for nearly two decades at Allianz Țiriac Asigurări SA, where he managed complex claims related to fire, flood, earthquake, and equipment damage. His responsibilities included damage inspection, risk classification, and compensation calculation for buildings, machinery, goods, and installations. Dragoș has also held roles in general insurance underwriting and brokerage, contributing to policy development and portfolio management. He holds an Engineering Degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest and is proficient in insurance software tools and MS Office. He communicates effectively in English at an upper-intermediate level.
Răzvan Rugină is a senior attorney specializing in construction law, with extensive experience advising international companies on the application of FIDIC contracts (Red, Yellow, Silver, and Pink Book) across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His expertise includes contract negotiation, legal risk analysis, and dispute resolution under both local and international frameworks. He represents clients in complex infrastructure-related disputes before Dispute Adjudication Boards, courts, and international arbitration tribunals, including ICC proceedings.
Notable cases include representations for joint ventures and contractors such as OHL-Dimetronic, Astaldi–Max Boegl, FCC–Astaldi, and Siemens–ISAF–Elcomex. With over two decades of legal practice, he has held senior roles in both international and boutique law firms. His domestic litigation practice focuses on administrative and commercial disputes related to transport, energy, and public infrastructure projects. Mr. Rugină holds a law degree and multiple postgraduate qualifications in arbitration, business advisory, and public procurement.
He is a PhD candidate in Law and an Executive MBA graduate from CNAM Paris. He is fluent in English at an advanced level.
Whether it's Risk Management, Loss Assessment, or a complex infrastructure project — our team is ready to help you achieve performance, compliance, and long-term value.
11 Virgil Madgearu, Floor 1, District 1, Bucharest, Romania
office@cinfra.eu · www.cinfra.eu
+40 754 056 900
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