TX Statewide Highway Practice Leader

Precision Recruiters; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base salary

Bonus

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

A respected transportation engineering firm in Texas is seeking a Texas Statewide Transportation / Highway Practice Leader to guide major projects and influence practice direction. This role involves leading complex highway design initiatives, mentoring teams, and fostering key client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 15 years in transportation engineering, a Professional Engineer license in Texas, and strong expertise in relevant design criteria and project delivery. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in transportation and/or highway engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas or ability to obtain.
• Deep expertise with AASHTO, TxDOT, and local design criteria.
• Proven experience delivering large, complex transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex transportation and highway design projects across Texas.
• Provide strategic oversight of project delivery, quality, schedules, and budgets.
• Review and certify engineering plans to meet compliance standards.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and technical staff.

Skills

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Geopak

InRoads

Strong strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Contract negotiations

Project delivery

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Texas Statewide Transportation / Highway Practice Leader

Location: Anywhere in Texas (Remote / Hybrid / In Office (Austin or Houston)

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a nationally respected transportation engineering firm that is expanding its Texas highway and transportation footprint and looking for a proven leader to help take it to the next level.

This is not a “just manage projects” role.

This is a statewide leadership position for someone who wants to build, grow, and lead a high-impact transportation/highway practice across Texas — shaping strategy, mentoring teams, delivering complex work, and strengthening key client relationships (including TxDOT).

If you’re energized by ownership, influence, and legacy-level impact — keep reading.

What You’ll Do

As the Texas Statewide Transportation / Highway Practice Leader, you’ll serve as both a technical authority and business leader, guiding major highway projects while helping define the long-term direction of the practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead large, complex, and high-visibility transportation and highway design projects across Texas

• Provide strategic oversight of project delivery, quality, schedules, and budgets

• Review and certify engineering plans, models, and technical documents to meet quality and compliance standards

• Develop and evaluate roadway design alternatives and recommend optimal solutions

• Oversee conceptual designs, schematics, PS&E packages, cost estimates, and construction documentation

• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary liaison to key clients and public agencies

• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, teaming partners, subconsultants, and internal stakeholders

• Support business development efforts including proposals, pursuits, interviews, and strategic growth initiatives

• Direct multi-disciplinary teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

• Manage contracts, scopes, fees, schedules, and project financial performance

• Help shape staffing plans, resource allocation, and long-term practice growth strategy

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program

• 15+ years of experience in transportation and/or highway engineering

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas (or ability to obtain)

• Deep expertise with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, Geopak, and/or InRoads

• Strong working knowledge of AASHTO, TxDOT, and local design criteria

• Solid understanding of highway construction means and methods

• Proven experience delivering large, complex transportation projects

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire technical teams

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

• Experience with contract negotiations, fee development, scope definition, invoicing, and progress reporting

Preferred Experience

• Established track record of winning work in Texas (especially TxDOT-related pursuits)

• Active involvement in relevant professional organizations and industry groups

Why This Role Stands Out

This firm is intentionally investing in leadership, growth, and long-term opportunity — and this role sits squarely at the center of that strategy.

You’ll have:

• Statewide influence and visibility

• The ability to shape a practice, not just manage projects

• A leadership team that values collaboration, trust, and accountability

• A platform to grow people, projects, and your own career

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• Generous base salary, bonus, paid time off and paid holidays

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

• Long-term growth and advancement opportunities

• And plenty more

Ready to Lead What’s Next?

If you’re a transportation leader who wants real influence, real flexibility, and real opportunity to build something meaningful across Texas, this is worth a conversation.

Apply or inquire confidentially through Precision Executive Search.