Webber - Project Manager - Waterworks

Ferrovial; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle, fuel card and tolls

401k match up to 6%

Education reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

Webber, a Ferrovial company, seeks a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater construction initiatives in the US. You will oversee safety, budget, schedule and quality across multi-million dollar projects, guiding teams and coordinating with subcontractors.

The role requires 5–10 years of field experience, strong cost control, and proficient use of Primavera P6 and MS Office; a valid driver license and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Water / Wastewater construction
• Significant field construction knowledge with cost control proficiency
• Be able to communicate in English; valid driver license for frequent travel

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
• Plan and schedule projects and manage costs; track progress and forecast outcomes.
• Negotiate subcontractor buys and develop subcontracts; manage documentation.
• Lead subcontractor coordination and ensure safety and quality on every job.
• Capable of managing projects $20–$50 million in size.
• Provide leadership, build relationships and train less experienced personnel.
• Communicate effectively in written and spoken English; travel as needed.
• Apply strong construction knowledge and scheduling skills (Primavera P6) to water/wastewater projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelors in CM/CE/ME

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

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.

Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

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:

Join Our Team as a Project Manager and Grow Your Career with Webber!

Inspiring Career Opportunity

Are you passionate about driving project success and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within a dynamic environment? Webber, an industry leader in construction and infrastructure, is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join our team.

Your Role: Driving excellence through technical expertise and innovation

Project Management personnel are responsible for the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of water / wastewater construction projects from initial budget through project closeout.

What You Will Do

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
• Utilize software programs and templates to process, distribute and track all project documentation.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout, develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Plan and schedule projects.
• Manage jobs in progress including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation, and ensuring quality and safety on every job.
• Manage project costs through ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment, continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures and profits through project completion.
• Perform project closeout.
• Capable of managing projects $20-$50 million in size.
• Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork.
• Communicate effectively; both written and verbal.
• Provide training and serve as a member to less experienced personnel.
• Significant experience as a manager of water wastewater construction activities in the field. Must possess superior construction knowledge, excellent personnel management skills, scheduling expertise, good knowledge and use of cost control procedures.
• Safety comes first! Required to complete work in a safe, efficient and accurate manner.
• Other duties (not listed) may be assigned to this job at any time.

Who You Are: A Profile of Success

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related degree or commiserate experience is highly preferred
• Significant experience as a manager of water wastewater construction activities in the field. Must possess superior construction knowledge, excellent personnel management skills, scheduling expertise, good knowledge and use of cost control procedures.
• 5-10 years of experience in Water / Wastewater construction
• Moderate to high level of proficiency operating Primavera 6 CPM scheduling software
• Moderate to high level of proficiency operating MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
• Valid driver license for frequent travel
• Be able to communicate in English via verbal and written communications
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Full understanding of Construction Math concepts
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

What You'll Love: The Webber Advantage

• Competitive base salary and bonus potential
• Company vehicle, fuel card and toll tags
• Comprehensive benefits and a commitment to equal employment opportunities.
• 401k match up to 6%
• Learning and development programs and education reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth in a company that values innovation and sustainability.
• A collaborative culture that values each member of our team.

Ready to Seize the Challenge and Move the World Together?

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!

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job 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.

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