Director, Construction Services, West Texas

Halff Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) + ESOP

HSA

529 College Savings

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Leader for Austin and Midland, TX to advance our Construction Services practice. You will direct inspection teams, coordinate DOT/municipal projects, and mentor staff while growing client relationships across Central Texas.

The role offers ownership opportunities within a growing, employee‑owned firm. You will lead budgets, schedules, and technical scope, delivering safe, high‑quality transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas
• 10+ years of experience managing inspection and testing teams and projects for DOT/municipal clients
• Strong knowledge of inspection methods, materials, safety and project delivery

Responsibilities

• Lead CEI teams in Austin and Midland, TX and grow Construction Services practice
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project administrators and inspectors
• Oversee CEI senior project engineer duties, project budgets, schedules, and client interaction
• Pursue CEI opportunities with local government and TxDOT; ensure safety and quality leadership

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Inspection supervision

TxDOT experience

Communication skills

Education

ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree

PE license – Texas

Job description

Team Leader, Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI), Austin, TX | Midland, TX

Halff is seeking an experienced Construction Services/CEI Professional to lead and grow our Construction Services practice in the Austin, TX and Midland, TX locations. This strategic leadership role is ideal for a professional with a proven track record of delivering and managing complex projects for DOT and/or municipal entities while building and maintaining strong municipal client relationships throughout Central Texas.

The ideal candidate would bring at least 10 years of experience managing inspection and testing teams, managing projects or coordinating tasks of moderate size and complexity, making decisions independently and resolving complex problems. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing employee-owned firm. In addition to professional and business growth, successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in ownership of the firm and help shape the future of Halff's Construction Services practice.

What you will do:

• Responsible for the management, growth, and leadership of the Construction Engineering and Inspection Teams in South and West Texas
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to project administrators, and inspectors
• Provide project management and oversight as the CEI Senior Project Engineer for current and future projects within Texas
• The successful candidate will manage CEI Construction Services projects, and operations for Austin, Midland and surrounding counties in South and West Texas:
  • Lead pursuits for CEI opportunities with local government and TxDOT
  • Provide leadership, supervision, training, and development to CEI project administrators, and inspectors
  • Provide CEI Senior Project Engineer duties as per TxDOT standard scope of services to current and future projects
  • Lead by example in Safety and Quality
• Manage budgets, personnel, schedules, sub consultants, and client interaction
• Support operations managers and practice leaders in business development and pursuit of construction engineering and inspection opportunities

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Texas
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• 10+ years of experience in roadway design and managing projects for DOT and/or municipal projects, preferably in Texas
• Thorough knowledge of inspection methods and techniques, construction materials, methods, and equipment, trade processes and safety procedures
• Ability to lead complex transportation projects, including project design, financials, and schedules
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings, specifications and CPM schedules for projects
• Ability to assist in evaluation of contractor claims
• Ability to apply requirements of contract documents to construction issues problems
• A good knowledge of laboratory testing methods and the ability to read and interpret reported test results
• Knowledge and understanding of Texas Testing Methods
• Knowledge and practical understanding of the TxDOT Construction Project Administration Manual
• Strong technical ability and be able to provide guidance to technical staff with a commitment to quality
• TxDOT Advanced Maintenance of Traffic
• Completion of TxDOT Critical Structures Construction Issues Self Study course
• Positive attitude, strong initiative, and commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

The Halff Construction Services Advantage

• Full spectrum of your project needs: transportation, water/wastewater, utilities, power transmission and vertical construction.
• Outstanding relationships with owners, stakeholders and developers across multiple regions and disciplines.
• Unified BIM platform. Always incorporating innovative technology, allowing us to customize solutions for the benefits of our partners.

Learn more about Halff's Construction Services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.

Halff's Construction Services:

• Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI)
• Contract Administration
• Preconstruction Planning
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Scheduling
• Technology

Company Overview:

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed -- and purposed -- for people. Since 1950, we've creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here.

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia.For a full list of our location, click here.

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug‑free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required)

Experience

10 years: Experience in roadway design and managing projects for DOT and/or municipal projects, preferably in Texas (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (required)

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