Geotechnical Design Manager

ferrovial; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial is seeking a Geotechnical Design Manager to lead the geotechnical design group for major civil infrastructure projects. The role provides technical direction from concept through detailed design, ensuring alignment with Ferrovial standards and project requirements.

You will coordinate field and laboratory investigations, review geotechnical analyses and reports, and guide junior staff to deliver accurate, on-schedule results while collaborating with in-house and external consultants.

Qualifications

• Lead a team of Project Geotechnical Engineers through design and construction.
• Coordinate field and laboratory investigations as required by project scope.
• Ensure geotechnical designs comply with Ferrovial standards and applicable industry codes.

Responsibilities

• Geotechnical Design Management and Technical Direction: Manage a team of Project Geotechnical Engineers during the design and construction phases.
• Design Review, Analysis, and Quality Support: Review geotechnical outputs and reports and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Project Coordination and Field/Laboratory Oversight: Plan boring locations and supervise field and lab activities.

Skills

Geotechnical design management

Technical direction

Design review

Project coordination

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.

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:

The Geotechnical Design Manager is responsible for managing geotechnical design activities for major civil infrastructure projects. This position provides technical direction to the geotechnical design group including specialized Geotechnical Consultants and in-house geotechnical team members, supports geotechnical analyses and design reviews, coordinates field and laboratory investigations, and helps ensure geotechnical design work is completed accurate, on schedule, and in accordance with Ferrovial Group standards, applicable industry standards, and project requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Geotechnical Design Management and Technical Direction Manage a team of Project Geotechnical Engineers during the design phase and the construction phase Provide technical direction to the geotechnical design group from concept through design basis and detailed design. Ensure geotechnical designs for roadway embankments and subgrade, earth slopes, bridge foundations, earth retaining structures, and foundations for minor structures are in accordance with Ferrovial Group standards and other applicable industry standards. Ensure geotechnical principles and analyses are appropriately understood and applied in design by junior staff.
• Design Review, Analysis, and Quality Support Review the work of geotechnical engineers and outside Consultants engaged in project development, engineering, and design. Review of specialized geotechnical reports (with special emphasis on roadway works), including ground characterization, foundations of bridges or other minor structures, temporary support of excavations, required ground improvement, embankment and slope design, subgrade design under pavement, retaining wall design, sound wall foundation design, soil and rock reinforcement, design of underground excavations, ...etc. Oversee geotechnical evaluation of subsurface soil and rock strata using applicable ASTM and local industry standards for field and laboratory testing. Interpret test data and perform engineering classification of subsurface soil and rock conditions. Review and support preparation of geotechnical design calculations, technical notes, reports, proposals, and bill of quantities for geotechnical items. Ensure that geotechnical inputs to the BOQ are precise, well defined, back-up is clearly explained, and there are no relevant concepts missing. Assist other departments when necessary to explain and address the rationale or fundamentals for such inputs.
• Project Coordination and Field/Laboratory Oversight Coordinate geotechnical projects, including preparing boring location plans, supporting drilling operation docum