Team Leader, Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI)

Halff; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Halff is seeking a CEI Team Leader in Austin, TX to manage inspection and testing teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management and a strong understanding of TxDOT requirements. This position offers career development opportunities, including potential ownership in the firm.

Responsibilities include leading teams, providing technical guidance, and overseeing project management. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience and a Professional Engineer license in Texas.

Offer includes competitive salary and benefits such as health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in roadway design and project management.
• Strong knowledge of TxDOT Construction Project Administration Manual.
• Ability to lead complex transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Construction Engineering and Inspection Teams.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project administrators.
• Oversee project management for current and future projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Inspection methods

Safety procedures

Financial oversight

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Professional Engineer (PE) License in Texas

Tools

CPM schedules

Laboratory testing methods

Job description

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

Halff is seeking a 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
• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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)

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.