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.
Are you passionate about data, cost optimization, and operational performance? Webber Infra is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Control Specialist to support the efficient management of operational costs across maintenance and infrastructure contracts. This role serves as a critical link between operations and finance by providing cost analysis, monitoring budget performance, identifying variances, and delivering actionable insights that support profitability and continuous improvement.
The Cost Control Specialist is responsible for the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of operational and equipment-related data to support informed decision-making. This role helps ensure the efficient use of resources through planning, tracking, forecasting, and reporting of costs associated with labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and services. The successful candidate will partner closely with Project Managers, Area Managers, Operations, and Finance teams to improve cost visibility, minimize risk, and support operational excellence.
- Provide cost analysis and reporting support to Project Managers and Area Managers.
- Monitor actual versus budgeted costs by contract, asset, service line, or operational activity.
- Identify and analyze cost variances related to labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, penalties, and other operational expenditures.
- Prepare and maintain monthly cost reports, performance dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for management review.
- Support forecasting efforts by providing cost trends, risk analysis, and budget adjustment recommendations.
- Maintain accurate and timely cost data within company systems, including ERP, CMMS, HeavyJob, Power BI, and other reporting platforms.
- Ensure operational activities are executed within approved budget assumptions and financial targets.
- Analyze equipment utilization, asset performance, and operational data to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Demonstrate familiarity with asset management and maintenance practices to support operational decision-making.
- Proactively identify project or operational issues, recommend corrective actions, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
- Participate in site visits, operational reviews, and project meetings to gain insight into field activities and cost drivers.
- Collaborate with operations, finance, and leadership teams to improve reporting accuracy and consistency.
- Support contract compliance initiatives and assist in the management of contractual risks, penalties, and performance metrics.
- Complete reports and analyses accurately and within required deadlines.
- Continuously develop technical and analytical skills to support evolving business needs.
- Manage multiple assignments and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex operational and financial data.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and reporting.
- Experience utilizing ERP systems, CMMS platforms, Power BI, HeavyJob, or similar cost management and reporting tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive business information.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, field personnel, and business leaders across varying levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated professionalism, collaboration, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Understanding of infrastructure, maintenance, construction, or asset management operations is preferred.
- Experience in cost control, financial analysis, project controls, operations analysis, or related disciplines is preferred.
- Ability to travel periodically to project sites, maintenance facilities, and regional offices.
- Comfortable working both in an office setting and in active construction or maintenance environments when required.
- Competitive compensation and performance-driven culture.
- Comprehensive benefits package and commitment to employee well-being.
- 401(k) match up to 6%.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and maintenance operations.
- Collaborative environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to directly influence business performance and profitability through data-driven decision-making.
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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