Webber - Project Controls Specialist - Infra 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:
Join Our Team as a Project Controls Specialist and Help Drive Project Excellence Across Webber Infrastructure Management
Inspiring Career Opportunity in Project Controls & Construction Technology
Are you passionate about project execution, data analytics, scheduling, and construction technology? Webber’s Infrastructure Management Division is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist to support the successful delivery of projects through standardized project controls processes, systems, and reporting. This role serves as a key partner to Operations, Finance, Project Controls, IT, and project teams by ensuring project information is accurate, timely, and actionable.
Your Role: Supporting Predictable Project Performance Through Control, Data, and Technology
The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining project controls systems, processes, and reporting across Webber’s Infrastructure Management Division. This role assists with scheduling, cost control, document management, reporting, forecasting, construction technology platforms, and data governance initiatives that help improve project visibility, consistency, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of project delivery and construction technology solutions.
What You Will Do:
- Support the development, maintenance, and oversight of project schedules, cost controls, forecasts, and reporting tools across active projects.
- Assist project teams with schedule updates, progress tracking, productivity monitoring, and performance reporting.
- Support monthly cost reporting, forecasting processes, and budget tracking initiatives.
- Perform schedule and cost variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain project controls data, dashboards, and reporting systems to ensure information accuracy and consistency.
- Support enterprise project controls systems, construction technology platforms, and data management tools utilized across the organization.
- Assist with system implementations, upgrades, testing, enhancements, and go-live activities to promote successful adoption and utilization.
- Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Project Controls, and IT teams to improve system integration and reporting capabilities.
- Support document control processes, standards, retention requirements, and best practices across projects.
- Conduct audits and quality reviews related to project records, system access, procedural compliance, and data accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with established project controls procedures, templates, and governance standards.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, executive reports, scorecards, and performance metrics related to schedule, cost, productivity, and project health.
- Assist in the identification and assessment of project risks through data analysis and reporting.
- Support change management, claims analysis, and documentation efforts as required.
- Prepare user guides, training materials, and process documentation for project controls systems and technologies.
- Provide day-to-day support and troubleshooting assistance to project teams regarding project controls processes and systems.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project controls effectiveness, reporting capabilities, and operational scalability.
- Support the standardization of project controls practices across the Infrastructure Management Division.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Who You Are: A Profile of Success
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, information systems, business administration, project management, or a related field required.
- 3–5 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost control, construction systems administration, project analytics, or data management.
- Strong understanding of project controls principles, including scheduling, forecasting, cost management, reporting, and performance measurement.
- Experience supporting construction, maintenance, infrastructure, or transportation projects preferred.
- Working knowledge of project controls and construction technology platforms such as Primavera P6, ArcGIS, CMMS systems, HeavyJob, Procore, budgeting and forecasting tools, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis techniques.
- Experience developing reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms is preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to accuracy, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive project and financial information.
- Office-based role with periodic travel to project sites, maintenance facilities, and regional offices.
- Ability to work safely in active construction and maintenance environments when required.
What You'll Love: The Webber Advantage
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- 401(k) match up to 6%.
- Career development and professional growth opportunities.
- Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and maintenance projects.
- Opportunities to work with innovative construction technologies and enterprise systems.
- Collaborative environment focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.
- The ability to directly impact project performance, reporting accuracy, and organizational success.
Ready to Build Better Through Data, Controls, and Technology?
At Webber, a Ferrovial company, we are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions that improve communities while driving operational excellence. As a Project Controls Specialist, you will play a key role in helping our teams make informed decisions, maintain project visibility, and deliver successful outcomes through standardized processes, technology, and data-driven insights.
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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