Lead Texas CEI Sr. Project Manager

Description

The company is hiring a full-time Lead Texas CEI Senior Project Manager based in Austin, TX. You will grow the Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) business in Texas while working as a senior project manager and taking on project management tasks as needed.

Main clients are TxDOT, toll road authorities and regional mobility authorities (RMAs). Work may also come from other government agencies and from private clients.

The Texas CEI practice covers CEI, Construction Scheduling Support (CSS), Owner Verification Testing and Inspection (OVTI), Independent Engineer (IE), CPM scheduling and similar transportation services. Target TxDOT market areas include AUS, WAC, SAT, BWD, SJT, BRY and YKM, among others.

The company is a global infrastructure firm with more than 50,000 staff and revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. It is a Fortune 500 company.

Responsibilities

• Write a detailed CEI business development plan with milestones that can scale.
• Build the company's CEI team in the Texas region.
• Find strategic partners, set up teaming arrangements and open new markets.
• Plan ahead for upcoming RFPs, then lead proposal writing and interview presentations.
• Write proposals and interview for RFPs.
• Support marketing and proposal work across the Texas CEI teams.
• Meet regularly with TxDOT district operations contacts and area engineers to learn about future work and owner needs.
• Identify likely selection committee members before TxDOT RFPs are issued.
• Spot new opportunities and client needs.
• Attend AGC and other conferences when required.
• Help develop and maintain a trained team that delivers CEI projects and supports future wins.
• Help keep staff billable at 90% or higher, and help meet project KPIs with support from the company's project controllers.
• Make sure the client is invoiced on time by joining biweekly status meetings.
• Prepare work authorizations.
• Help negotiate billing rates and other direct expenses.
• Run project reviews, including safety.
• Brief the client on company performance at least twice a year.
• Carry out CEI project management duties on CEI contracts.

Requirements

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• A bachelor's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience and/or education, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check under company policy.
• A Texas PE license, or the ability to obtain one within six months.
• US citizenship is required.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Preferred: 15+ years of transportation experience.
• Preferred: proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and video conferencing.
• Preferred: working knowledge of TxDOT Site Manager, AASHTOWare Project-CM (APCM) or an equivalent system.
• Preferred: TxDOT precertifications 11.1.1 (Roadway Construction Management), 11.2.1 (Bridge Construction Management), 11.5.1 (Construction Scheduling and PM), 11.9.1 (RR Coordination Management), 22.1.1 (OVTI-PM), 5.2.1 (Bridge Design) and 4.2.1 (Roadway Design), either already held or obtainable within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred: past experience as a TxDOT Area Engineer, Assistant AE, Director of Construction (DOC), Assistant DOC or a similar role.

Conditions

Full-time position based in Austin, TX.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and handles all applicant information confidentially under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs for technical and leadership skills, with room to grow within a large global team.