Senior Operations Engineer

Ferrovial•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Senior Operations Engineer, as a member of the Roadway Operations and Maintenance Department, is responsible for the managing and monitoring of all infrastructure renewal campaigns of the assets and of the new construction projects during the operations phase at LBJ, NTE and NTE 35W highways. The ideal candidate requires to have a highways construction background and to be competent in data analysis (quality and design) and project management to ensure optimal lifecycle renewal/refurbishment/repair works/new construction works (CAPEX works) for the assets of the highways. The individual will report to the Operations Manager and will work closely with the LBJ’s and NTE’s COOs, managers, engineers and employees, and external parties (contractors and consultants). S/he eventually will attend meetings with state and local officials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
4-7+ years of experience in highways construction and/or maintenance is required or technical department in a major infrastructure developer
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Effectively manages tasks and tight deadlines
Easy adaptation to variable work schedule (day and night works), always with sufficient rest time period
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Must be very detail oriented and have analytical capabilities
Innovative and flexible mindset
Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure
Strong interpersonal communication, decision-making and resolution skills
Must be able to multitask, problem solve and prioritize, within a fast-paced environment
Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Project, Word and Power Point, as well as PC based programs
CAD and/or MicroStation experience required
Availability to oversee night works up to 50%
Regular local travel required
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include 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

Nice To Haves

Experience at technical office during construction projects will be preferred
Previous experience in Texas market is desirable
Any Asset management tool and ArcGIS experience desirable
Experience in data analytics desirable

Responsibilities

Manages, coordinates and supervises CAPEX works on the field, prepares lane closures, reviews workplans and coordinates with other activities, ensuring that best practices are applied in the performance on the works
Oversee and control on site works performed by subcontractors to ensure quality and performance are as required.
Prepare field investigation reports to control proper performance of CAPEX works
Prepares RFPs and oversees any other technical advisory services or surveys which might be needed for the CAPEX works.
In coordination with the COO and the O&M department (when required), responsible for the management of the design and construction processes for new works or assets along or adjacent to the existing highways
Review plans, specifications, contract documents and reports required to perform any renewal activity on the road. This includes design documentation, procedures and quality control methods, work plans and standard requirements
Analyzes current conditions of each asset to determine their actual life expectancy during the remainder of the concession period and program/manage the required CAPEX works
Works closely with the COOs and other departments to research and analyze data, detecting trends and pursuing long-term corrective and preventative methodologies to maximize the value of the asset by extending its life expectancy and minimizing cost of CAPEX works, while meeting quality standards and contractual requirements
Coordinates with the ITS Department implementation and relocation of field equipment
Cooperates with the Financial Department in the achievement of the budgetary goals
Assists COOs in the review and approval of all plans, contracts and invoices
Assists Maintenance Director and Maintenance Managers in all technical issues that might be needed in relation with CAPEX works
Prepares the Renewal Work Schedule for each project on an annual basis and assists the COOs and the O&M Manager in the preparation of the annual CAPEX forecast updates
Assists the COOs in meetings and negotiations with different stakeholders (Texas Department of Transportation, Cities, main vendors and suppliers, etc.)
Update our asset management tool (Vueworks) and other tools and systems (GIS, data analytics platforms, etc.) according to the different CAPEX works performed
When required, participates in innovation and research groups at a shareholder/corporate level
Supervises any onsite inspections to verify measurements are taken accordingly to standards
Serves as a liaison with personnel from the Independent Engineer’s (IE) office for the regular audits and reports related to infrastructure
Prepares and submits all monthly, quarterly and annual reports required by contract or by our internal policy
Ensures full compliance with our technical requirements, especially with CDA’s O&M Measurement and Performance Table for the three projects
Actively promotes the safety of the department and the employees
Performs other job-related duties as needed