Review and approve pay applications, change orders, schedules, and claims in accordance with public-sector policies and contract documents.
Monitor project budgets, schedules, and funding sources; provide accurate reporting and forecasting to leadership and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with environmental permits, right-of-way requirements, utility coordination, and regulatory approvals.
Coordinate with agencies such as Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County, City of Houston, TxDOT, UPRR, and other local or regional authorities.
Oversee contractor performance, construction inspection, and QA/QC programs to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and permits.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, safety, and public operations.
Manage construction phases of public-sector civil infrastructure projects, including transportation, drainage, utilities, and flood control improvements.
Administer construction contracts in accordance with public procurement requirements, agency standards, and governing regulations.
Support project closeout activities, including final inspections, documentation, and acceptance.
Lead construction progress meetings, coordinate interagency reviews, and respond to public inquiries or concerns related to construction activities.
Requirements
5+ yrs
pmp
pe texas
civil eng
osha
budget mgmt
Minimum 5 years of experience managing civil construction or public infrastructure projects.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Strong knowledge of public-sector civil engineering and construction practices, including drainage systems, utilities, roadway improvements, and flood control infrastructure.
Strong familiarity with environmental permitting (e.g., USACE, TCEQ), OSHA safety standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Experience with federally or state-funded projects and associated compliance requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with agencies, elected officials, consultants, contractors, and the public.
Working knowledge of construction law fundamentals, contract administration, and public procurement processes.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.
Proven experience managing construction budgets, schedules, contracts, and QA/QC processes across all phases of project delivery.
Demonstrated experience delivering projects for local, county, or state agencies, including Harris County Flood Control District, City of Houston, TxDOT, UPRR, or similar jurisdictions.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
Benefits
Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
4 ½ Day Work Week
Retirement Plan 401k with Quiddity matching
Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
Competitive Compensation
Profit Sharing
Paid Family Leave
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
#159 ranked
ENR Top 500 Ranking
Ranked as the 159th largest design firm in the U.S. in 2025 by Engineering News-Record based on prior-year revenue.
$80M project
Largest Community Project
Engineered the $80 million River Ranch community, showcasing expertise in large-scale master-planned developments.
Founded in 1976 in Texas, the firm has grown from a local engineering office into a nationally ranked Top-500 design powerhouse.
Privately held and built on its name’s meaning—‘essence’—the company has gradually expanded both service lines and geographic reach.
It operates 12 offices across Texas and Florida, offering full-service civil, structural, electrical, environmental engineering, planning, surveying, and construction support.
Typical projects span master-planned communities, wastewater treatment plants, flood-reduction works, roadway networks, and municipal infrastructure.
Known for tightly integrated in-house teams, they manage everything from feasibility to permitting to construction oversight.
Stand-out fact: they engineered Texas’s largest crystal lagoon at Lago Mar and are trusted by clients like Amazon, HEB, and regional utilities.
Culture + Values
Quality
Collaboration
Accountability
Respect
Ethical Behavior
Environment + Sustainability
Formation of dedicated Environmental Division to integrate environmental services into every project phase
Provides regulatory compliance services including Clean Water Act Section 404/408 permitting, wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species assessments
In‑house team minimizes project delays, fines and environmental risks via proactive planning and regulatory alignment
Inclusion & Diversity
No public, data‑driven DEI strategy or gender statistics available