Ferrovial Construction · 2 months ago
Geotechnical Design Manager
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expFerrovial Construction is a global leader in infrastructure, specializing in civil engineering and construction projects. The Geotechnical Design Manager will oversee a team of Project Geotechnical Engineers, supporting the design and construction of major infrastructure projects while ensuring compliance with geotechnical standards and managing project risks.
Construction
Responsibilities
Manage a small team of Project Geotechnical Engineers during the Tender phase, the design phase and the construction phase
Support the conceptual design, engineering analysis, procurement and construction of major infrastructure projects, including but not limited to highways, bridges, tunnels, underground works and any other heavy civil works, from a geotechnical perspective
Supervision of technical work performed by others pertaining to solving geotechnical design problems and high-level review of design calculations
Check and review routine geotechnical study proposals and reports prepared by others, including proposal for new field investigations during Tender phase or construction phase (geotechnical borings, field testing works, geophysical investigations, laboratory testing… etc)
Review of specialized geotechnical reports (with special emphasis on roadway works), including but not limited to 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
Analyze ground movement predictions, construction impact assessment reports, and strategies for mitigation of geotechnical risks
Propose and analyze instrumentation systems for monitoring ground movement and its implementation
Development of an schedule for all activities associated with geotechnical works, such as site investigations and geotechnical design deliverables
At Project level, provide support to the design team led by the Design Manager; from tender/concept design through design basis and detailed design phases
Discuss with the Client / Owner and with the Designer’s geotechnical specialists on particular geotechnical topics. Support the collaborative efforts with all the parties to solve complex geotechnical issues, related to modeling, soil structure interaction, ground improvement, risk mitigation and other topics
Ensure all geotechnical designs are in accordance with the Ferrovial Group’s standards, the Contract requirements and the applicable geotechnical standards
Provide technical input to the Risk matrix for those risks of a geotechnical origin, as well as to other documents to be internally developed by Ferrovial at Project level during Tender stage
Ensure that geotechnical principles and analyses are appropriately understood and applied in the design, including those related to complex soil and structure interaction modelling
Review the work of more junior geotechnical engineers and specialized Consultants engaged in the project development, engineering and design
Support the efforts for creating analytical two and three-dimensional models and also FEM models, when necessary, under the direction from the Design Manager
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
Support the negotiation of the geotechnical engineering fees, the definition of geotechnical scope of works and other related contractual issues with the Geotechnical Consultants
Support the Construction Technical Office, as applicable during the construction phase, for geotechnical related matters
At Project level, support the hiring process of other Geotechnical Engineers who may be required to be engaged during the Detailed Design phase as part of the design Team
Other duties as applicable
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from an accredited university in geotechnical or civil engineering
15+ years of experience in design management and expertise on complex civil infrastructure projects, including deep excavations, embankments, earthworks, subgrade, retaining walls, deep foundations, ground improvement, etc. More experience will be a plus
Previous experience with Alternative Delivery Projects (D&B Projects, P3 Projects)
Ability to work in a fast-track, high-pressure construction environment
Professional Engineering License in GA or the goal to get the License within the first year
Sound knowledge on ground (soil/rock) characterization, field exploration and laboratory testing methods
Skills in geotechnical and soil-structure modeling software (2D and 3D)
Ability to work within the Engineering Services Team and within the Project Design Team with other colleagues
Assertive, with strong analytical and communication skills in English
Leadership and management skills
Expertise in Engineering Software and Microsoft Office
Preferred
Project Management certification is desirable
Benefits
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.
Company
Ferrovial Construction
Ferrovial Construction is a subsidiary of Ferrovial. Since our start in 1927, we have completed more than 750 projects in over 50 countries.
1001-5000 employees
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