Design Quality Control Engineer

Ferrovial Construction; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction is seeking a Design Quality professional to support coordination and implementation of quality management across civil infrastructure projects. The role focuses on ensuring submittals meet DQMP and Contract Documents while coordinating with the D&C design teams, developers, and transportation agencies.

Strong communication and documentation control are essential to success. Ideal candidates will hold a civil engineering degree with 3+ years in related roles, and an EIT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction science or equivalent.
• EIT certification is preferred and considered.
• 3+ years in a related role, transportation design or heavy civil; DB/P3 design or design quality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Design Quality Manager in coordinating and organizing the design quality work on the project.
• Support the implementation of the DQMP and ensure submittals are complete, checked and certified.
• Track design quality reviews to ensure timely completion before each submittal and escalate delays.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or Construction Science

EIT certification preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

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

Position Summary

Assist the Design Quality Manager in coordinating and organizing the design quality work at the project level, supporting implementation of the DQMP and helping verify that submittals are complete, checked and certified before issue and delivered in line with the approved project schedule. Support coordination of design quality with the D&C Contractor, the design and QA firms, the Developer and the DOT, under the direction of the Design Quality Manager and in support of the contractual design quality roles.

Job Duties

• Assist the Design Quality Manager in the development, implementation and maintenance of the DQMP and provide support for quality-related input to other project plans and procedures.
• Assist with confirming that design quality procedures and review standards are established, implemented and maintained; support implementation of the approved DQMP in the performance of the Work and help maintain updates when it is updated as needed or as required by the contract.
• Support the Design Quality Manager in confirming training and workshops are provided to all personnel involved in or affected by the DQMP.
• Monitor and document whether design quality reviews are performed by qualified staff independent from production, with auditable records.
• Track design quality reviews to make sure they finish before each scheduled submittal and promptly elevate potential delays to the Design Quality Manager.
• Assist in verifying that design submittals (reports, preliminary/final/RFC documents, Shop Drawings, FDCs, NDCs, Record Design Documents) meet the DQMP and Contract Documents, with certificates in place.
• Track DOT, Developer and QA comments to closure, including disputed ones; assist with cross-discipline, constructability and maintainability reviews.
• Support coordination with D&C design management, technical office, construction and document control on drawings and revisions; help track incorporation of RFIs and design changes into Record Drawings.
• Assist the Design Quality Manager in coordination with the Developer's quality team, the DOT (design and over-the-shoulder reviews, audits, meetings) and the independent quality firm, where engaged.
• Assist with design NCRs, corrective/preventive actions, and internal and Developer/DOT design audits to close-out.
• Support preparation of monthly design quality reports, metrics and the QMS Review Report; maintain design quality records.
• Perform design quality tracking, recordkeeping, document reviews and other assignments under the direction of the Design Quality Manager.
• Work across disciplines on needs and process improvements; any other reasonable request by management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Science or equivalent required.
• EIT certification preferred. Candidates pursuing professional licensure will also be considered.
• 3+ years in a related role, transportation design or heavy civil; DB/P3 design or design quality experience preferred.
• ASQ certification and familiarity with ISO 9001 concepts valuable.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam Revu, databases and document control systems (e.g., Procore).
• Knowledge of state DOT specifications, standards and design review procedures valuable.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under the direction of the Design Quality Manager, manage detailed follow-up items and elevate issues when needed.

Career Development

• This role offers broad exposure to all design disciplines and a strong foundation in design-build delivery, with the opportunity for continued development within design quality or the D&C design team, subject to performance and business needs.

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