Structures Design Manager (multiple positions available)

Ferrovial Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,168 - 190,181; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction JFK T1, LLC in New York seeks a Structures Design Manager to lead engineering design activities for bridges, buildings, and walls on a major civil infrastructure project.

You will supervise design teams, ensure designs meet codes, coordinate with stakeholders for contract execution on projects valued over $100 million, and contribute to construction-ready plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or related.
• 60 months experience overseeing structural design teams on large civil infrastructure projects valued at $100M+; design of buildings/bridges/retaining walls.
• Design and coordination with multiple engineering disciplines to meet technical requirements and schedules.
• Experience with Design‑Build or P3 contracts and creating baseline schedules, permits, and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering design activities for bridges, retaining walls, buildings, and other structures.
• Review engineering information to ensure design meets technical requirements of large civil projects.
• Act as engineer of record for designs under supervision and ensure integration into construction plans.
• Estimate quantities and develop specs to determine project feasibility and enhancements.
• Supervise project work through planning, scheduling, review and site visits.

Skills

Open communication

Team leadership

Project coordination

Design review

Education

Bachelors: Civil Engineering

Bachelors: Structural Engineering

Bachelors: Construction Management

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

CYPE

OpenBridge Designer Connect

SAP2000

SoFiSTiK

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 three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) 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 24,000 professionals worldwide, 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), 2,920 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

EMPLOYER: Ferrovial Construction JFK T1, LLC

POSITION: Structures Design Manager (multiple positions available)

WORKSITE: New Terminal One, JFK Building 111, 154-20 154-42 134th Street, Jamaica, NY 11430

JOB DUTIES: Coordinate engineering design activities. Review engineering information pertaining to bridges, retaining walls, buildings, and other structures to ensure the design meets the technical requirements of a large civil infrastructure project. Perform due diligence to identify noncompliance. Perform engineering design tasks for projects. Act as the engineer of record for designs under direct supervision. Ensure designs can be integrated into construction plans. Estimate quantities of materials. Develop specifications to determine project feasibility and implement design enhancements. Supervise project work through planning, scheduling, review, and approval of tasks, as well as site visits.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or related.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 60 months experience with overseeing structural design teams and coordinating with other engineering disciplines teams to produce project plans that comply with technical requirements on large civil infrastructure projects, specifically with structures valued at least $100 million; managing design for proposals, contracts, or change orders for Design‑Build or P3 projects with costs exceeding $300 million overall and $100 million in structures; design of Buildings/Bridges/Retaining Walls structures under federal and applicable state coding regulations with at least two of the following design software applications: ETABS, SAFE, and/or CYPE; negotiating technical requirements and criteria with key stakeholders leading to project contract execution; and designing plans, baseline schedules, permit approvals, and contractual requirements for structures. With bridge design (heavy civil) under AASHTO regulations with at least two of the following design software applications: OpenBridge Designer Connect, SAP2000, and/or SoFiSTiK.

40 hrs/week, Mon‑Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Salary: $165,375/yr.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 5% domestic travel to New York City for business meetings and trainings.

Apply online: https://ferrovial.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Ferrovial_Career_Site/job/New-York-NY/Structures-Design-Manager--multiple-positions-available-_JR16475

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