Senior Transportation Director (PE) - Austin: Lead Roadway Design

Halff Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Disability insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) Traditional and Roth

ESOP

Health Savings Account

529 College Savings Plan

FSA

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. seeks a Director (PE) in Transportation to lead our Austin transportation practice from the North Austin office. The role combines senior leadership, project oversight, and business development to grow roadway expertise in the Austin area.

You will mentor staff, manage complex projects, maintain client relationships, and work with Halff leaders to share resources across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET-equivalent.
• At least 10 years of progressive roadway/transportation experience with TxDOT or local counties.
• Texas PE License.
• Proven project wins as PM or lead staff on TxDOT/local projects.
• Strong local municipal client connections.
• Ability to win and lead projects and supervise staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Team leadership with a focus on quality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to the Transportation Team.
• Lead civil design and production for transportation projects of moderate to advanced size.
• Mentor Transportation Team members and manage team performance.
• Develop client relationships in the Austin Metro area and beyond.
• Identify and pursue roadway/transportation design opportunities.
• Directly manage projects and oversee project managers.
• Collaborate with other Halff leaders and allocate resources for workshare.
• Make independent decisions and resolve complex problems.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, sub-consultants, and personnel.
• Support business development and practice leaders in opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Client relations

TxDOT experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Halff Associates, Inc. seeks a Director (PE) in Transportation to lead our Austin transportation practice from the North Austin office. The role combines senior leadership, project oversight, and business development to grow roadway expertise in the Austin area.

You will mentor staff, manage complex projects, maintain client relationships, and work with Halff leaders to share resources across the firm.