Webber - Zone Superintendent - Infrastructure Management

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At 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.

Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Why Ferrovial?

• 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.

Job Description:

Position Summary

Responsible for managing the day to day field operations to ensure the standards of the contract are met in a cost effective, safe and efficient manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures completion of condition assessment of pavements, signs, guardrails, bridges, vegetation, tunnels, and other contract requirements.
• Determines best approach (self-performance or subcontract) for bringing assets into contract compliance considering cost, timeliness, and efficiency. Sources and qualifies new subcontractors.
• Monitors operational, safety and financial performance, conducts operational and financial analysis, and prepares performance information and recommendations for incorporation into the periodic reports to management.
• Serves as Leader and technical advisor to work crews.
• Leads daily safety briefings and inspects crews PPE, Trucks and equipment before operations
• Reports to and works with Project Superintendent to schedule work to be performed.
• Inspects in-process and completed work to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Acts as a communication link between the Project Superintendent and operations personnel.
• Ensures direct reports are actively engaging in safe, productive operations according to the schedule. Coach direct reports on productive operational techniques.
• Assist Project Super with inspecting and controlling fleet (maintenance, fuel cards, etc.). Manage, monitor, and control project assets and materials.
• Responsible for proper work reporting, timesheets, budgeting, and other systems. Prepares reports and correspondence as necessary. Ensures data in the MMIS is accurate.
• Safety comes first! Required to complete work in a safe, efficient and accurate manner.
• Other duties (not listed) may be assigned to this job at any time.

Quality System Responsibilities:

• Assists the Project Super in the development of work plan procedures;
• Provides coordination of technical guidance on regulatory and code compliance to QC/Inspection personnel based in incumbent's area of expertise
• Reviews and approves Material Requisitions (MR) and Purchase Orders (PO) for materials and equipment, when applicable
• Reviews Subcontractor's inspection program and inspection reports, as applicable

Safety Responsibilities:

• Seeks to continually improve workplace safety by attending and conducting workplace inspections, toolbox talks, hazard assessments etc.
• Stops unsafe work practices and works with site staff to eliminate/ mitigate hazards before continuing.
• Coordinates safety committee meetings and activities including schedule, agenda, minutes, investigations etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The Zone Superintendent shares overall responsibility for operations and maintenance of the project. Verifies work, interprets the contract, and gives direction on schedules and subcontractor work. The Zone Superintendent works in collaboration with the Project Superintendent to coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of a services plan consistent with the identified needs of the client and the contract.

• The Zone Superintendent is expected to have 2-3 years of skilled trade/ engineering experience including knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and specifications.
• Within the first three months have a good working knowledge of the contract and Programs needed to Drive the Project (MRP).
• Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations.
• Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment.
• Ability to provide technical supervision and leadership to other staff.
• Read and interpret roadway, bridge, and structure plans and contract specifications
• Maintain detailed records;
• Communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Be an ambassador in implementing policies and procedures.
• Ability to obtain Advanced DOT (or MOT if in Canada) Certification
• Operation of heavy equipment as needed

Education and Experience

• 2-3 years skilled trade/engineering experience
• Valid Driver's license with good driving record (Required)

Work Conditions/ Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and occasionally stand and/or walk for short periods of time. Use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free must have the ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Office and Field Environment in heat and cold
• Minimal travel required
• 24/7 Operations-Occasional holidays, nights, weekends are required

Physical requirement

• Reaching, bending, squatting, walking
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Work over and around water
• Working from heights
• Working in tight spaces

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!

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job 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.

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