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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.

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.

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.

• Position Summary

  The Project Lead Surveyor will be responsible for managing and executing all surveying activities for a major Flood Risk Control project in San Juan, Puerto Rico, delivered for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The project includes river channel excavation and widening as well as construction of riverbank retaining systems using deep drilled shafts.

  This role ensures that all surveying work is performed accurately and in compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, and USACE standards. The Project Lead Surveyor will oversee the survey team and provide critical support to construction operations by ensuring precise layout, verification, and control of all works.

  Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all land surveying activities, including layout, control surveys, and as-built surveys.
• Establish and maintain project control points, benchmarks, and survey networks.
• Provide accurate layout for construction activities, including:
  • Drilled shafts and deep foundations
  • River channel alignment and excavation limits
  • Retaining systems and structural elements
• Verify that construction work is performed in accordance with design coordinates, elevations, and tolerances.
• Prepare and maintain survey records, reports, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with Construction, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure alignment between survey data and design requirements.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and survey data for field implementation.
• Supervise survey crews and ensure proper use of equipment and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with USACE standards and project specifications for surveying accuracy and documentation.
• Support inspections, audits, and verification processes related to layout and as-built conditions.
• Promote safe practices and ensure survey operations comply with project safety standards.

• Requirements

• Degree or technical certification in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in surveying for heavy civil or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading survey teams on complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Land surveying principles and practices
  • GPS, total stations, and surveying software
  • Coordinate systems and geospatial data management
• Experience in heavy civil works such as:
  • Deep foundations and drilled shafts
  • Hydraulic or flood control projects
  • Earthworks and structural construction
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with USACE or similar federal project requirements (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills.
• High level of English (written and spoken) required

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