Design & Construction (D&C) Manager

Ferrovial•Austin, TX

21d

About The Position

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity Are 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. 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. 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. Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency. Job Description: 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred
Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD and Geopack preferred
VUE Works (asset management tool) and ArcGIS experience is desirable

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
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
Supervising and conducting lifecycle O&M cost analysis to optimize lifetime maintenance strategy
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 Lender’s Due Diligence process and support Project Finance team in technical aspects related to negotiations with bondholders and rating agencies
Provide technical support to concession companies in Cintra US’s 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 at 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 US’s 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 project’s procurements and for construction works where appropriate
Performs other duties as the supervisor may deem necessary