Pavement Design Manager

Ferrovial; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction in Nashville, TN seeks a Pavement Design Manager to lead complex highway pavement design efforts per AASHTO 93 and MEPDG guidelines. You will supervise design work by consultants, develop in-house optimization options, and oversee testing programs to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires a Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree (US-accredited), 8+ years of experience, and an EIT with PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from a US-accredited college.
• 8+ years of pavement design experience.
• Engineering in Training license; PE preferred.
• Experience with ASSHTO 93 and MEPDG design guides.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings and specs.
• Strong written and verbal communication; works well in fast-track teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform pavement designs for complex highway projects per AASHTO 93 and MEPDG.
• Supervise and check designs by consultants and subconsultants.
• Develop in-house design alternatives and optimizations.
• Plan and supervise pavement testing and data collection.
• Analyze FWD deflection data and related measurements.
• Prepare specifications for pavement construction projects and assist quantity estimation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (US Accredited)

Job description

## Pavement Design ManagerApply: Nashville, TN: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 18, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR19850# **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:****Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:*** Perform pavement designs for complex highway projects according to AASHTO 93 and ASSHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG)* Perform design supervision and checks on designs performed by consultants and subconsultants to Ferrovial.* Contribute to develop in-house design alternatives and optimizations.* Plan and supervise pavement testing investigation and data collection. Analyze nondestructive falling weight deflectometer (FWD) deflection measurements.* Develop studies on applicable specifications for performing the specified work in the plans. Prepare specifications for pavement construction projects.* Support to estimate of quantities (including generation of quantities and performing quality checks on quantities by subconsultants).* Develop pavement materials investigation campaign to determine compliance to specifications or standards.* Supervise construction and inspect completed pavement structures to ensure safety and compliance with applicable standards or regulations* Assists on field observation work when necessary.* Perform other duties as needed related to the scope of work described above.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering, obtained from an accredited US College or University.* 8+ years of experience.* Engineering in Training Licensed, but PE preferred.* Experience with pavement design (ASSHTO 93 and MEPDG design guides).* 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.