Webber – Superintendent – Infrastructure Management

Ferrovial Services Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial, through its Webber subsidiary, seeks a Project Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on a major infrastructure project in Sydney. You will supervise zone superintendents, coordinate schedules, manage subcontractors, and ensure contract compliance on cost-effective, safe delivery.

The role requires 3-5 years of skilled trade or engineering experience, knowledge of roadway/bridge methods, and at least one year in people management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of skilled trade/engineering experience in roadway/bridge construction.
• Lead and manage people for at least 1 year.
• Knowledge of safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines.
• Ability to read/interpret plans and contract specifications.
• Experience with project reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Direct Zone Superintendents to complete condition assessments and ensure contract compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractor performance, budgets, and schedules.
• Monitor financial and operational performance; prepare management reports.
• Serve as technical advisor to Zone Supervisors and subcontractors.
• Review and approve work schedules; ensure safe operations and briefs to PM.
• Maintain records, supervise staff, and manage project assets.

Skills

Project leadership

Field operations

Roadway/Bridge knowledge

Safety compliance

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Valid Driver's license

Advanced DOT Certification

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. Listed on two major stock markets: Nasdaq – 100 Index (US) 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 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:

Position Summary

Responsible for managing the day-to-day field operations to ensure the standards of the contract are met in a cost-effective, safe and efficient manner. The Project Superintendent holds overall responsibility for operations and maintenance of the project. Verifies work, interprets the contract, and gives direction and advice on schedules and subcontractor work to the Zone Superintendents. The Project Superintendent works in collaboration with the Project Manager to coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of a services plan consistent with the identified needs of the client and the contract.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages his or her Zone Superintendents to ensure completion of condition assessment of pavements, signs, guardrails, bridges, vegetation, tunnels, and other contract requirements.
• Directs and advises their Zone Supers. To determine the best approach (self-performance or subcontract) for bringing assets into contract compliance considering cost, timeliness, and efficiency. Sources and qualifies new subcontractors.
• Monitors operational and financial performance, conducts operational and financial analysis, and prepares performance information and recommendations for incorporation into the periodic reports to management.
• Servesas technicaladvisor to their Zone Supers and Subcontractors.
• Reviews work schedules received from Zone Supers checking budgets, timelines and safe operations once approved briefs PM. on scheduled work.
• Inspects in-process andreviews completed work with QC. to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Acts as a communication link between the Project Manager and operations personnel.
• Ensures direct reports are actively supervising,scheduling, and evaluating personnel. Coach direct reports on management techniques.
• Obtains, inspects, and controls fleet (maintenance, fuel cards, etc.). Manage, monitor, and controls project assets and materials.
• Responsible for proper work reporting, timesheets,budgeting, and other systems. Prepares reports and correspondence as necessary. Ensures data in the MMIS is accurate.
• Reviews and works withthe Admin. on customer service logs and ensures correct and timely resolutions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The Project Superintendent is expected to have 3-5 years of skilled trade/engineering experience including knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction methods, materials, standards, and specifications The Project Superintendent should also have at a minimum 1 yr. of successfullyleading and managing people.
• The Project Superintendent holds overall responsibility for operations and maintenance of the project. Verifies work, interprets the contract, and gives direction on schedules and subcontractor work. The Project Superintendent needs to have complete knowledge of the contract and the programs that drive the project (MRP).
• Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations
• Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs, and field inspection equipment
• Ability to provide technical supervision and leadership to other staff
• Read and interpret roadway, bridge, and structure plans and contract specifications
• Maintain detailed records
• Communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Be an ambassador in implementing policies and procedures.
• Ability to obtain Advanced DOT (or MOT if in Canada) Certification
• Operation of heavy equipment as needed

Education and Experience

• 3-5 years of skilled trade/engineering experience and 1 year of successfully leading people.
• Valid Driver's license with good driving record (Required)

Work Conditions/Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and occasionally stand and/or walk for short periods of time. Use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free must have the ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Office and Field Environment in heat and cold
• Minimal travel required
• 24/7 Operations-Occasional holidays, nights, weekends are required.

Physical requirement

• Reaching, bending, squatting, walking
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Work over and around water
• Working from heights
• Working in tight spaces

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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