Senior Team Leader, Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI)

Halff; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

ESOP

HSA

529 College Savings Plan

FSA

EAP

Job summary

Halff is seeking a Senior CEI Team Leader in our Austin, TX and Midland, TX locations. The role focuses on leading construction engineering and inspection teams, guiding projects, and coordinating tasks of moderate size and complexity.

The ideal candidate will have a PE license in Texas, 15+ years of roadway design experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage budgets and client interactions. Halff offers career growth and ownership opportunities within a respected infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of roadway design and project management for DOT/municipal projects.
• Strong knowledge of inspection methods, materials, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read contract drawings, specifications and CPM schedules.
• Ability to lead CEI projects and manage budgets and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead CEI teams across South and West Texas and mentor staff.
• Provide project management and oversight as CEI Senior Project Engineer.
• Lead pursuits for CEI opportunities with local government and TxDOT.
• Manage budgets, schedules, sub-consultants, and client interaction.
• Foster safety and quality across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

TxDOT experience

Reading contract drawings

CPM schedules

Team mentorship

Budget management

Education

Civil engineering degree (ABET)

Tools

TxDOT Construction Project Administration Manual

Job description

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

Halff is seeking a Senior CEI Team Leader in our Austin, TX and Midland, TX locations. The ideal candidate would bring 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 excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

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
• 15+ 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

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.