Roadway Design Lead for Large-Scale Projects

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

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction USA is seeking a Roadway Segment Design Manager to lead design for major highway D&B and PPP projects across the United States. You will supervise design teams, coordinate with geotech, drainage, pavement, utilities, structures, MEP, and environmental disciplines, and ensure high-quality design delivery.

You will mentor junior engineers, learn Ferrovial standards, and contribute to value engineering while interfacing with DOTs, developers, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited US college or university.
• Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in roadway design.
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation software. Skilled in using the Open Road Designer is a must.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway design on complex highway D&B and PPP projects, both during the tender and detail design stages of the procurement process.
• Coordinate the design works with a team of design consultants, performing design supervision and reviews on designs performed by consultants to Ferrovial.
• Coordinate all aspects of roadway design with the other discipline managers: Geotech, drainage, pavement, utilities, structures, MEP, and environmental.
• Manage internal design team to self-perform design activities on specific project, ensuring accountability for design development and quality control for the self-performing design process.
• Prepare in-house preliminary designs to provide cost-effective solutions and value engineering.
• Coordinate with the Owners (DOTs and Developers) and other stakeholders.
• Supervise the preparation of design packages and reports ensuring the project schedule and budget are met. Development of design specifications.
• Responsible for the preparation of roadway quantities on tenders, supervising and reviewing the BOQ prepare by the design consultants, and internal developing complementary quantities for critical elements.
• Provide technical support to other team members allocated to ongoing Projects across the United States.

Skills

Roadway design

Project coordination

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Transportation Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

OpenRoad Designer

Job description

Ferrovial Construction USA is seeking a Roadway Segment Design Manager to lead design for major highway D&B and PPP projects across the United States. You will supervise design teams, coordinate with geotech, drainage, pavement, utilities, structures, MEP, and environmental disciplines, and ensure high-quality design delivery.

You will mentor junior engineers, learn Ferrovial standards, and contribute to value engineering while interfacing with DOTs, developers, and clients.