Webber - Superintendent - Heavy Civil

About Ferrovial

Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure, listed on the Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands), and IBEX 35 (Spain), and a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. Operating in over 15 countries with a workforce of more than 24,000 professionals, Ferrovial delivers innovative solutions in Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Webber, a Ferrovial Construction subsidiary founded in 1963 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy, and infrastructure management across the United States and Canada. Webber supports diverse project models, including design-bid-build, design-build, alternative delivery, and public-private partnerships (P3), and maintains an in-house engineering services department to optimize efficiency and quality using field experience, innovative construction methods, and BIM technology.

Why Join Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Shape the future of infrastructure with challenging roles and projects that make a tangible difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in an environment where ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive culture: Thrive in a workplace that celebrates diversity, respects every voice, and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility with development processes designed for professional advancement.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and initiatives supporting physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee heavy highway construction activities, including structures, earthwork, concrete, and utilities.
• Manage skilled craftsmen on challenging construction projects while championing safety, fiscal responsibility, productivity, and quality.
• Monitor project schedules by reviewing milestones and providing solutions for challenges across multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Communicate and collaborate with management regarding schedule changes.
• Provide oversight for work planning, including machinery needs, personnel requirements, road closures, and work-in-progress updates.
• Review work schedules, address potential time delays, and implement strategies to meet milestones on time.
• Continuously monitor work production and budget, offering solutions to control costs and keep construction activities on track.
• Collaborate with an experienced team to share solutions, express concerns, monitor resources, and achieve goals.
• Interact professionally with outside consultants, customers, and subcontractors to share relevant information.
• Enforce company standards related to work ethics, safety, quality, and other policies within the work group.
• Supervise, manage, and direct the hiring, training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of personnel.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, including local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor and communicate equipment utilization and upcoming needs.
• Order materials and tools as needed.
• Provide insight to Project Managers for schedule changes and resource allocation.
• Plan and organize crew member activities.
• Demonstrate leadership by being fair, honest, reliable, and hardworking to gain the respect of others.
• Read and understand prints and project documents related to heavy highway and civil structures.
• Ensure a safe working environment and uphold Webber’s high safety standards to support the goal of Zero Recordable Safety incidents.
• Manage and execute winning projects, completing new construction, maintenance, and repairs on time and under budget.
• Provide expert insight and solutions for unique problems related to construction activities and cost control.
• Complete work safely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in heavy highway and civil construction as a superintendent.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, using proper grammar and spelling.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via email, presentations, and reports.
• Moderate computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and internet search engines.
• Mathematical proficiency in basic accounting, geometry, algebra, and related mathematics.

Work Conditions / Physical Demands

• Move throughout a construction jobsite, including navigating minor obstacles such as climbing ladders and inclines, operating a truck, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors with exposure to changing weather conditions, including rain, sun, snow, and wind.