Geotechnical Design Manager

Ferrovial

United States

United States

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# **Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity****Ferrovial**, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., 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. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.# **Job Description:****DESCRIPTION**Reporting directly to the Head of the Geotechnical Department with Engineering Services and to the Design Manager at Project level, the Geotechnical Design Manager will:* 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**DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE*** 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.* Project Management certification is desirable.* 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.**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! Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs 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. **#WeAreFerrovial*** **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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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