Ferrovial Construction · 1 week ago
Structural Design Manager
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFerrovial Construction is a global leader in infrastructure, recognized for its expertise in designing and building large-scale civil engineering projects. The Structural Design Manager will oversee the development and management of structural designs for transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project timelines.
Construction
Responsibilities
Lead or participate in the development of structural design in tender proposals and design-build transportation projects
Manage external design teams to prepare plans, reports and specifications for all design phase deliverables
Conduct due diligence reviews of bridge, building structures, and retaining wall designs provided by subconsultants and clients, and perform quality control reviews of work developed by others
Monitor and report progress against the design schedule. Review and approve tasks to ensure deadlines are met
Provide support for ongoing detailed design projects, proposing alternative solutions and solving structural challenges
Coordinate and attend project-specific meetings with clients, engineering consultants, and other stakeholders to discuss and resolve design and construction-related issues
Perform in-house structural designs and plan production for complex highways, railroads, and building structures
Work in a multidisciplinary environment, actively communicating with the rest of the Ferrovial team involved in design and construction to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions
Contribute to developing design optimizations
Estimate bills of quantities, including generating quantities and performing quality checks on quantities provided by subconsultants
Support workload deadlines for timely submittals
Assist with field observation work when necessary
Perform other duties as needed related to the scope of work described above
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil or Structural Engineering required obtained from an accredited U.S. college or university, with a focus in structural engineering
Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in any U.S. state (Texas preferred), or the ability to obtain the qualification within three months
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in the design of bridges and structures
Previous experience using AASHTO and/or other North American Standards (CSA S6, ACI, etc.)
Knowledge and experience using Bentley MicroStation, or Autodesk AutoCAD environments
Knowledge and practical experience with design software as Bentley OpenBridge Designer (former Leap Concrete Steel), CSI SAP2000, SOFiSTiK
Demonstrated qualities of leadership and hard work
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must possess strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment; an eagerness to learn and apply your engineering skills to develop creative problem-solving designs/ideas
Strong commitment to high standards of integrity and ethics
Preferred
MSc degree with a focus in structural engineering
Previous experience managing external or internal teams
Previous experience in tender proposals
Previous experience using MicroStation preferred
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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angel Beltrán
Chief Executive Officer
Angel Luis Sánchez Gil
CEO and Managing Director
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