Civil Engineer (Operations & Highway Maintenance)
K20 NTE MOBILITY PARTNERS LLC

Dallas, Texas

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About us:

The $1.6 billion North Tarrant Express 35W project spans 10.1 miles from I-30 in downtown Fort Worth to just south of the North Tarrant Parkway. The project is operated and maintained by a Cintra-led consortium. This project has improved mobility by adding additional road capacity through a combination of general highway lanes and continuous frontage roads, along with tolled express lanes that use variable pricing to keep traffic moving.

What makes us different? Our people come first. We want every single employee to develop both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on growth potential, we look to our internal employees as potential candidates for both national and international opportunities. We aim to achieve greatness by promoting from within every chance we get. We work hard and play hard and strive every day for success and achievement. With a diverse group of professionals working in a fast-paced environment, we achieve milestones constantly. And if that weren't enough, we also offer our employees highly competitive insurance benefits, Paid Time Off, and a matching 401(k) program.

Job Description:

The Operations Engineer, as a member of the Roadway Operations Department, is responsible for the managing and monitoring of all infrastructure renewal campaigns of the assets and of the new construction projects during the operations phase at LBJ, NTE, and NTE3 highways. The ideal candidate is required to have a highway construction background and to be competent in data analysis, quality, design, and project management to ensure optimal lifecycle renewal/refurbishment/repair works/new construction works (CAPEX works) for the assets of the highways. The individual will report to the Operations Manager and will work closely with the LBJ's and NTE's COOs, managers, engineers, employees, and external parties (contractors and consultants).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategies to maintain highways, bridges, and roadside facilities in optimal condition.
  • Manages, coordinates and supervises CAPEX works on the field, prepares lane closures, reviews workplans and coordinates with other activities, ensuring that best practices are applied in the performance on the works
  • Oversee and control on site works performed by subcontractors to ensure quality and performance are as required.
  • Prepare field investigation reports to control proper performance of CAPEX works
  • Prepares RFPs and oversees any other technical advisory services or surveys which might be needed for the CAPEX works.
  • In coordination with the Operations Manager and the O&M department (when required), responsible for the management of the design and construction processes for new works or assets along or adjacent to the existing highways
  • Review plans, specifications, contract documents and reports required to perform any renewal activity on the road. This includes design documentation, procedures and quality control methods, work plans and standard requirements
  • Analyzes current conditions of each asset to determine their actual life expectancy during the remainder of the concession period and program/manage the required CAPEX works
  • Coordinates with the ITS Department implementation and relocation of field equipment
  • achieve budgetary goals
  • Assists Operation Manager in the review and approval of all plans, contracts and invoices
  • Assists Maintenance Director and Maintenance Managers in all technical issues that might be needed in relation with CAPEX works
  • Prepares the Renewal Work Schedule for each project on an annual basis and assists the COOs and the O&M Manager in the preparation of the annual CAPEX forecast updates
  • Assists the Operations Manager in meetings and negotiations with different stakeholders (Texas Department of Transportation, Cities, main vendors and suppliers, etc.)
  • Oversee asset management tool (Vueworks) and other tools and systems (GIS, data analytics platforms, etc.) according to the different CAPEX works performed
  • When required, participates in innovation and research groups at a shareholder/corporate level
  • Supervises any onsite inspections to verify measurements are taken accordingly to standards
  • Prepares and submits all monthly, quarterly and annual reports required by contract or by our internal policy
  • Ensures full compliance with our technical requirements, especially with CDA's O&M Measurement and Performance Table for the three projects
  • Actively promotes the safety of the department and the employees
  • Performs other job-related duties as needed

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
  • 2-4+ years of experience in highways construction and/or maintenance is required or technical department in a major infrastructure developer
  • Experience at technical office during construction projects will be preferred
  • Previous experience in Texas market is desirable
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Professional Qualities:
  • Ability to perform multitasking under tight deadlines
  • Effectively manages tasks and tight deadlines
  • Easy adaptation to variable work schedule (day and night works), always with sufficient rest time period
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Must be very detail oriented and have analytical capabilities
  • Innovative and flexible mindset
  • Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure
  • Strong interpersonal communication, decision-making and resolution skills
  • Must be able to multitask, problem solve and prioritize, within a fast-paced environment

Computer Skills:
  • Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Project, Word and Power Point, as well as PC based programs
  • CAD and/or MicroStation experience required
  • VUE Works (asset management tool) and ArcGIS experience desirable
  • Experience in data analytics including applicable software's

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.
  • Availability to oversee night works up to 50%
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
  • Regular local travel required
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include 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


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