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Resident Engineer/Construction Project Manager

Halff
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
 
Resident Engineer/Construction Project Manager - North Austin/Waco, TX

Halff has an immediate opening for a Resident Engineer/Construction Project Manager in our North Austin or Waco, TX office. 
 
The ideal candidate will bring civil engineering experience with a focus on transportation in the consulting industry and/or working with, or for, public sector clients. 

Learn about Halff and our 75th Anniversary

What you will do:
  • Manage inspection and testing teams/coordinating tasks of moderate size and complexity, make decisions independently, and resolve complex problems.
  • Manage budgets, personnel, schedules, sub consultants, and client interaction.
  • Supports operation managers and practice leaders in business development and pursuit of construction engineering and inspection opportunities. 
What you will need:
  • 5 years of project management experience in Texas.
  • B.S. or M.S. Civil Engineering with P.E. license in Texas (or other states a plus), or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • DOT experience (as a DOT employee or consultant) is a must; TxDOT, is preferred.
  • Ability to lead a project and supervise a technical staff of 5-15 employees.
  • Possess an extensive understanding of construction standards and practices.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Flexibility to travel to construction sites for extended periods and work outside of normal business hours.
  • Must be self-directed, yet a team player, and have a focus on quality, integrity and success.
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
Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been 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 over 35 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida and Arkansas. For a full list of our locations, 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 Account (HSA)
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • 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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