Roadway Design Segment Manager

About the role

Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives. The company operates in more than 15 countries with a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial's activity is carried out through business units 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, with a track record including 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. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on Nasdaq (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35), and the company is included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index.

As Roadway Segment Design Manager, you will work on a variety of civil infrastructure projects, mainly large-scale Design Build projects across the United States for both the bidding and construction phases. You will perform a wide range of civil-design-related tasks and collaborate with other professional peers who will coordinate with you or work under your supervision. You will have the opportunity to learn the company's standards for roadway design and develop expertise in roadway design managerial processes. Under the supervision and mentoring of Ferrovial Construction US Design Department, you will receive the technical support and resources needed to advance your career by participating in large-scale projects within a collaborative environment.

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 other discipline managers: Geotech, drainage, pavement, utilities, structures, MEP, and environmental.
• Manage internal design team to self-perform design activities on specific projects, 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 prepared by the design consultants, and internally developing complementary quantities for critical elements.
• Provide technical support to other team members allocated to ongoing projects across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, obtained 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 Open Road Designer (required).
• 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 Construction teams.
• US driving license.

Benefits

• Global presence with local impact — 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 ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive culture — innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates uniqueness, and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth — global and cross-business unit mobility with development processes designed to ensure professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing — comprehensive benefits package rewarding hard work and dedication, plus initiatives supporting physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools — cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity and efficiency.