Senior Project Engineer (Highways and Toll Roads)

The Senior Project Engineer is a part of the Operations team and plays a key role during the procurement, implementation and operation stages of the company project portfolio. You will be responsible for design, construction, operations & maintenance and environmental related aspects, strategic analysis and management when pursuing new project opportunities.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Manage the technical aspects (Design, Construction, Operations and Maintenance) throughout project bidding phase (Project Proposal preparation). This includes but is not limited to: 

• Leading the relations with Business Development department 

• Overseeing all D&C and O&M aspects of the Proposal and defining the technical approach for the Project Proposal leading the coordination with external technical consultants during the preparation of Project Proposals 

• Facilitating coordination of project designers with Traffic and Revenue and Operations teams 

• Preparing high level D&C cost estimates 

• Providing technical inputs for the O&M cost models  

• Supervising and conducting lifecycle O&M cost analysis to optimize lifetime maintenance strategy  

• Managing and conducting project risk analysis  

• Preparation of Technical Documents to be submitted as part of the Project Proposal 

• Attending project meetings with partners and clients, preparing and presenting the proposed technical solutions 

• Presentation and discussion of Project Proposals technical aspects for company executives 

• Managing Lender’s Due Diligence process and support Project Finance team in technical aspects related to negotiations with bondholders and rating agencies 

• Provide technical support to concession companies in Cintra US’s portfolio during project implementation and operational phases, this includes but is not limited to:  

• Provide technical inputs on the optimization of design and construction 

• Provide assistance to develop initial set up of Operations and Maintenance teams   

• Implement and develop Asset Management Systems 

• Participate in the annual revision of budgets 

• Implement best operation practices in concession companies 

• Prepare annual cost benchmarking reports with other projects in the portfolio  

• Implement best practices and develop corporate operational policies and standards for asset optimization and consistency throughout Cintra US portfolio 

• Analyze existing concessions Operations and Maintenance expenditures, and strategies and use them as a knowledge database to prepare lifecycle cost models for new projects 

• Update long-term forecasting operations and maintenance cost models of existing concessions to be used by the company for valuation purposes 

• Prepare materials and provide senior level reporting and advice on their areas of responsibility 

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities): 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis in structural, transportation or construction management 

• 4-7+ years of experience in highway engineering or construction management  

• Previous experience in procurement processes or maintenance contracts with Departments of Transportation, for highway or roadway projects, preferably in Public Private Partnerships (P3´s) 

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and Construction Methods, Materials and Equipment, including any DOT Procedures, Standards and Specifications 

• Ability to interpret construction plans, provisions, standards and specifications 

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification desirable  

Professional Qualities:  

• Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure 

• Must be able to multitask, solve problems and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment 

• Superior writing and verbal communication skills, particularly technical report writing skills 

• Able to summarize and present information and to present and explain findings and conclusions to senior management  

• Effectively manage tasks and strict deadlines with independence and in an organized way 

• Mindset for research and innovation. Active, curious, and ready to explore new ideas 

• Operate with a high degree of independence, self-direction and initiative. 

Computer Skills:  

• Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint and other PC based programs 

• Knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD and Geopack desirable 

• VUE Works (asset management tool) and ArcGIS experience is desirable 

Work Environment & Physical Demands: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet 

• Some travel required; may include occasional air travel 

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear 

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit