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. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, 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:

Summary

The Estimator I supports the Heavy Civil Estimating team in preparing competitive, accurate bids for roadway, highway, bridge, drainage, utility, and other infrastructure projects. This entry-level role is designed for a recent graduate who is ready to apply technical and analytical skills while learning Webber’s estimating processes, construction methods, and bid strategy from experienced estimators and operational partners.

Regular Job Duties

• Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, addenda, and other requirements to understand the scope of work.

• Assist with quantity take-offs for earthwork, paving, structures drainage, utilities, traffic control, and other heavy civil work activities.

• Gather and organize pricing for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and suppliers under the guidance of senior estimating team members.

• Enter quantities, production assumptions, and pricing into estimating software and help maintain accurate estimate files and supporting documentation.

• Solicit subcontractor and supplier quotes; organize bid coverage and assist with comparison and evaluation of proposals.

• Participate in estimate reviews, bid strategy discussions, pre-bid meetings, site visits, and bid-day activities.

• Coordinate with estimators, operations, project management, engineering, and other teams to validate project approach, productivity assumptions, and resource needs.

• Research historical cost data, current market pricing, and project information to support estimate development.

• Assist with preparation of bid forms, summaries, proposal documentation, clarifications, and submission packages.

• Track questions, RFIs, addenda, and scope changes during the bidding process and incorporate updates into assigned work.

• Support post-bid reviews and handoff of estimate information to project teams when work is awarded. 

• Maintain organized electronic files and contribute to the accuracy of estimating databases and historical cost information.

• Build knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, safety expectations, contract requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Perform other estimating and preconstruction duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Internship, co-op, coursework, or project experience related to construction, estimating, engineering, or heavy civil infrastructure preferred.

• Basic understanding of construction plans, specifications, quantities, and cost components.

• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Exposure to estimating, take-off, scheduling, CAD, or construction software is preferred; experience with HCSS HeavyBid is a plus.

• Ability and willingness to learn construction means and methods, estimating practices, and Webber processes.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a collaborative team.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced bid environment.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites and meetings as needed.

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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