Roadway Design Segment Manager

Ferrovial Services Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction is seeking a Roadway Design Manager to lead design activities on large-scale civil infrastructure projects in the US. You will collaborate with multiple disciplines and external consultants to deliver high-quality design packages for tender and construction phases.

You will learn Ferrovial's roadway design standards under senior leadership, contributing to value engineering, design reviews, and cross-team coordination on fast-paced projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited US college or university.
• Master's Degree in Transportation Engineering is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in roadway design.
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway design on complex highway D&B and PPP projects, during tender and detail design stages.
• Coordinate design works with design consultants and supervise reviews of consultants’ designs.
• Coordinate roadway design with Geotech, drainage, pavement, utilities, structures, MEP and environmental teams.
• Manage internal design team to self‑perform design activities and ensure quality control.
• Prepare in-house preliminary designs for cost-effective solutions and value engineering.
• Coordinate with Owners (DOTs and Developers) and other stakeholders.
• Supervise preparation of design packages and reports to meet schedule and budget; develop design specifications.
• Provide technical support to project teams across the US.

Skills

Roadway design

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Reading plans & specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (US)

Master's in Transportation Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

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. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track‑record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

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:

Job Overview:

As Roadway Segment Design Manager, you will work on a variety of civil infrastructure projects, mainly large-scale Design Build projects across the United States for either the bidding and the construction phases. You will perform a wide range of civil‑design‑related tasks and collaborate with other professional peers who will coordinate with you or work under your supervision.

You will have the opportunity to learn the company’s standards for roadway design and develop expertise in roadway design managerial processes. Under the supervision and mentoring of Ferrovial Construction US Design Department, you will receive the technical support and resources needed to advance your career by participating in large‑scale projects within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform roadway design on complex highway D&B and PPP projects, both during the tender and detail design stages of the procurement process.


• Coordinate the design works with a team of design consultants, performing design supervision and reviews on designs performed by consultants to Ferrovial.


• Coordinate all aspects of roadway design with the other discipline managers: Geotech, drainage, pavement, utilities, structures, MEP, and environmental.


• Manage internal design team to self‑perform design activities on specific project, ensuring accountability for design development and quality control for the self‑performing design process.


• Prepare in‑house preliminary designs to provide cost‑effective solutions and value engineering.


• Coordinate with the Owners (DOTs and Developers) and other stakeholders.


• Supervise the preparation of design packages and reports ensuring the project schedule and budget are met. Development of design specifications.


• Responsible for the preparation of roadway quantities on tenders, supervising and reviewing the BOQ prepare by the design consultants, and internal developing complementary quantities for critical elements.


• Provide technical support to other team members allocated to ongoing Projects across the United States.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, obtained from an accredited US College or University.


• Master's Degree in Transportation Engineering is a plus.


• 7+ years of experience in roadway design.


• Experience with Bentley MicroStation software. Skilled in using the Open Road Designer is a must.


• Attention to detail with data collection, data management, and record‑keeping.


• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work on teams in a fast‑track environment and interface with Clients, Designers, and the Construction teams.


• US driving license.

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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