Construction Project Lead Jobs in Austin, TX
Construction Project Lead jobs in Austin, Texas are concentrated in the Riverside corridor, the Domain, and East Austin, driven by commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure development from general contractors, developers, and specialty subcontractors, with employers including Tesla, Cumming, and ARCO Companies actively listing roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerTesla
Work type78% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in construction management
Companies hiring41
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Modern Railway Systems
Transit Construction Project Engineer
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Internship, Technical Construction Project Manager, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027)
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Tesla
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WHITE CONSTRUCTION
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Construction Project Manager - Traveler
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WHITE CONSTRUCTION
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Senior Commissioning Project Manager - Data Center Construction
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Cumming Group
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Transit Construction Project Engineer
Modern Railway Systems·Austin, Texas
Job functions:
$110k - $130k/yr
Bachelor of Science
51-200 employees
Job Description
Description
Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck is hiring a Project Engineer to help deliver our work for our Texas region. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic Team that prioritizes mentorship, training, and personal and professional growth, and teambuilding. This Team has a lot of horsepower, and they are looking for a teammate who brings self-starting energy that will add value on day one. Project scopes include design and construction of transit train control and communication systems as well as the maintenance and installation of traction power and distribution systems. Being the liaison between project management and field operations, you will oversee and execute the technical, planning, and administrative aspects of the projects to ensure they are completed per the specifications, safely, on time, and within budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Project Leadership: Lead assigned transit systems projects through planning, execution, and closeout. Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements. Report to project manager.
Client Management: Serve as the primary day-to-day customer contact. Lead project meetings, provide project updates, resolve issues, and maintain positive relationships with transit agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders.
Project Controls & Documentation: Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, project correspondence, and project logs. Ensure project teams are working from current drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Financial Management: Monitor project budgets, forecasts, labor productivity, material costs, and subcontractor performance. Prepare monthly cost projections and identify risks and opportunities affecting project profitability.
Estimating & Change Management: Develop estimates, pricing, and change order proposals. Review contract documents for scope gaps, risk exposures, and value engineering opportunities.
Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules and look-ahead plans. Track progress, identify schedule risks, and implement recovery actions as necessary.
Team & Subcontractor Management: Provide leadership and direction to Field Engineers and subcontractors. Manage performance, coordinate work activities, and ensure alignment with project goals and requirements.
Field Operations: Conduct site visits and field walks to verify construction progress, quality, and compliance. Provide technical support and resolve field coordination, interface, and constructability issues.
Quality & Safety: Promote a culture of safety and quality. Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, contract specifications, company policies, and project quality standards.
Risk Management: Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive timely resolution of technical, commercial, and operational issues.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
**Please note-Requirements are essential, and preferences have flexibility.
Education: B.S. Degree in Construction Management or other relevant engineering discipline or equivalent years of experience in related field.
REQUIREMENTS
- 2-6 years of experience as a Field or Project Engineer working on transit rail projects.
- Understanding of conventional project management controls
- Proficiency in scheduling, PDF Editors, MS Office Suites, Teams
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel for project needs, corporate events and training.
PREFERENCES
- Experience in Procore, Bluebeam, Visio, and SharePoint is a plus.
- Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
What we have to offer:
- Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
- We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
- HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
- Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
About Modern Railway Systems
A subsidiary of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc., Modern Railway Systems has firmly established itself as one of the nation’s leading full-service transit system providers. We provide complete systems integration from design to implementation and are highly experienced in providing services for transit communications systems. Our reputation as a reliable, trustworthy partner is backed by our unyielding integrity, unmatched technical expertise, a direct, collaborative approach – which together, positions us as the go-to provider of complete system solutions.
Modern Railway Systems
Transit Construction Project Engineer
Austin, Texas
Added 2d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
$110k - $130k/yr
Bachelor of Science
Job Description
Description
Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck is hiring a Project Engineer to help deliver our work for our Texas region. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic Team that prioritizes mentorship, training, and personal and professional growth, and teambuilding. This Team has a lot of horsepower, and they are looking for a teammate who brings self-starting energy that will add value on day one. Project scopes include design and construction of transit train control and communication systems as well as the maintenance and installation of traction power and distribution systems. Being the liaison between project management and field operations, you will oversee and execute the technical, planning, and administrative aspects of the projects to ensure they are completed per the specifications, safely, on time, and within budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Project Leadership: Lead assigned transit systems projects through planning, execution, and closeout. Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements. Report to project manager.
Client Management: Serve as the primary day-to-day customer contact. Lead project meetings, provide project updates, resolve issues, and maintain positive relationships with transit agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders.
Project Controls & Documentation: Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, project correspondence, and project logs. Ensure project teams are working from current drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Financial Management: Monitor project budgets, forecasts, labor productivity, material costs, and subcontractor performance. Prepare monthly cost projections and identify risks and opportunities affecting project profitability.
Estimating & Change Management: Develop estimates, pricing, and change order proposals. Review contract documents for scope gaps, risk exposures, and value engineering opportunities.
Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules and look-ahead plans. Track progress, identify schedule risks, and implement recovery actions as necessary.
Team & Subcontractor Management: Provide leadership and direction to Field Engineers and subcontractors. Manage performance, coordinate work activities, and ensure alignment with project goals and requirements.
Field Operations: Conduct site visits and field walks to verify construction progress, quality, and compliance. Provide technical support and resolve field coordination, interface, and constructability issues.
Quality & Safety: Promote a culture of safety and quality. Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, contract specifications, company policies, and project quality standards.
Risk Management: Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive timely resolution of technical, commercial, and operational issues.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
**Please note-Requirements are essential, and preferences have flexibility.
Education: B.S. Degree in Construction Management or other relevant engineering discipline or equivalent years of experience in related field.
REQUIREMENTS
- 2-6 years of experience as a Field or Project Engineer working on transit rail projects.
- Understanding of conventional project management controls
- Proficiency in scheduling, PDF Editors, MS Office Suites, Teams
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel for project needs, corporate events and training.
PREFERENCES
- Experience in Procore, Bluebeam, Visio, and SharePoint is a plus.
- Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
What we have to offer:
- Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
- We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
- HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
- Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
About Modern Railway Systems
A subsidiary of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc., Modern Railway Systems has firmly established itself as one of the nation’s leading full-service transit system providers. We provide complete systems integration from design to implementation and are highly experienced in providing services for transit communications systems. Our reputation as a reliable, trustworthy partner is backed by our unyielding integrity, unmatched technical expertise, a direct, collaborative approach – which together, positions us as the go-to provider of complete system solutions.
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- Tesla60
- Cumming51
- ARCO Companies26A
- MasTec17
- CEI Services17
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Staffing & Recruiting
Construction Project Lead Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction project lead job in Austin?
Focus on Austin's busiest hiring sectors: commercial ground-up, multifamily, and public infrastructure tied to the city's rapid growth east of I-35 and along the light-rail corridors. General contractors and development firms anchored downtown and in the Domain district tend to prioritize candidates with firsthand experience managing subcontractors on Texas-scale projects and familiarity with Austin's permit and inspection workflows.
Which companies hire construction project leads in Austin?
Employers hiring construction project leads in Austin right now include Tesla, Cumming, and ARCO Companies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Austin's hiring pool skews toward regional general contractors, national developers with local offices, and specialty firms supporting the city's sustained commercial and residential pipeline.
Are there remote construction project lead jobs in Austin?
Yes, though only for roles where site presence isn't required daily, such as pre-construction planning, estimating, or program oversight. About 22% of construction project lead openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting limited flexibility in a hands-on field. Preconstruction and owner's rep positions are the most likely to offer partial remote schedules in Austin.
How can I get a construction project lead job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is an assistant project manager or field coordinator role with a mid-size general contractor building multifamily or commercial projects in rapidly developing corridors like East Austin or North Lamar. Austin's volume of active projects means many firms hire candidates with a construction management degree or two to three years of hands-on field work and promote from within as projects scale.
Which industries hire the most construction project leads in Austin?
Austin construction project lead roles concentrate in Food & Beverage and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Austin's sustained population growth, university expansion, and tech-sector office demand have kept these sectors consistently active and reliant on experienced project leadership.
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