Webber – Leadman – Heavy Civil

Ferrovial Services Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial is seeking an experienced field supervisor to manage a crew on highway projects in Australia. The role emphasizes safety, effective on-site leadership, and coordination with owners and staff to meet project goals.

The position involves reading blueprints, ordering tools, and ensuring compliant, quality workmanship while working outdoors in varied weather conditions. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience managing dirt crews on highway projects.
• Valid driver license for occasional travel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/plans and apply them to on-site construction.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage field crew in day to day production of projects
• Exhibit a high level of safety consciousness and understanding of equipment safety
• Order tools and equipment
• Interpret blueprints/plans and construct accordingly
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Provide leadership to others through example

Skills

English communication

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Blueprint interpretation

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.

Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

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:

Overview

Manage and assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties under close supervision. Usually an entry level supervisor position.

Job Duties

• Manage field crew in day to day production of projects
• Exhibit a high level of safety consciousness and a clear understanding of equipment safety
• Order tools and equipment
• Interpret blueprints/plans and construct accordingly
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Provide leadership to others through example

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience managing dirt crews on highway projects
• Lift, push, or pull and move up to seventy (70) pounds
• Climb, kneel, twist, and bend in a various environments
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers
• Demonstrated experience in utility work supervision to include gravity sewer, sewer force main, storm drain and waterline (NNWW preferably)
• Responsibilities to include but not limited to everyday operations for pipe installation from approved plans, planning and procuring materials for work, coordinating staff, working with owner representatives, and implementing a safe work place.
• Be able to communicate in English via verbal and written communications
• Valid driver license for occasional, required travel
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to physically maneuver by foot minor obstacles at construction projects
• Work outdoors with exposure to changing weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, and wind

Pay Range Commensurate with experience. This position is classified as non-exempt

Schedule Typically Monday through Saturday working as many hours as necessary to successfully perform the job

Travel Occasional Local Travel

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Webber, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Webber, LLC complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

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!

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job 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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