Design & Construction Manager

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on peoples lives? At Ferrovial , we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovials 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 worlds 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.
• Productivity tools : Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

The Design and Construction (D&C) Manager, as a member of the Operations Department, a highly skilled and specialized team within the organization, is an essential part during the procurement, implementation and operation stages of the company project portfolio. The D&C Manager is responsible for design, construction and environmental related aspects, strategic analysis, and management when pursuing new project opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the technical aspects related to Design and Construction throughout project bidding phase (Project Proposal preparation). This includes but is not limited to:

• Leading the relations with Business Development department

• Overseeing all D&C aspects of the Proposal and defining the technical approach for the Project Proposal

• Develop technical writing for Proposals

• Leading the coordination with external technical consultants during the preparation of Project Proposals

• Facilitating coordination of project designers with Traffic and Revenue and Operations teams

• Preparing D&C cost estimates

• Providing technical input for the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) cost models

• Managing and conducting project risk analysis

• Preparation of Technical Documents to be submitted as part of the Project Proposal

• Attending project meetings with partners and clients, preparing and presenting the proposed technical solutions

• Presentation and discussion of Project Proposals technical aspects for company executives

• Managing Lenders Due Diligence process and support Project Finance team in technical aspects related to negotiations with bondholders and rating agencies

• Develop life-cycle cost analysis models for highways based on project technical requirements to estimate long term maintenance costs for pavements, structures, buildings, and road assets.

• Support Legal department for the D&C Contract and Technical annexes

Provide technical support to concession companies in Cintra USs portfolio during project implementation and operational phases, this includes but is not limited to:

• Provide technical input on the optimization of design and construction and operation and maintenance (whole life approach)

• Participate in the annual revision of budgets

• Implement best operation practices in concession companies

• Prepare annual cost benchmarking reports with other projects in the portfolio

• Management and coordination of external technical consultants for operating concessions forensic works

• Provide technical support on design, operation and maintenance aspects for project implementation and operations

Analyze pavement grades and forecast durability and costs in the concession projects in order to:

• Recommend options for future projects as well as audit and oversee pavement quality on Cintra USs portfolio

• Participates in conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks, which may include collection and analysis of data using established procedures, performance of routine calculations, and participation in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions

• Performs field observations for new projects procurements and for construction works where appropriate

• Performs other duties as the supervisor may deem necessary

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering with emphasis in structural or transportation engineering

• 7-10+ years of experience in highway or roadway design or in horizontal construction experience is required

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required

Professional Qualities:

• Effectively manage tasks and deadlines with independence

• Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure

• Must be able to multitask, solve problems and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment

• Capable of developing technical writing and communications skills

Computer Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint and other PC based programs

• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD and Geopack preferred

• VUE Works (asset management tool) and ArcGIS experience is desirable

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

• Some travel required; may include occasional air travel

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit

• Occasional visits to the construction site may require exposure to moderate-to-loud noise levels and walking over uneven terrain

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a Protected Class ), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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