About Us

Who we are

Boot Civil helps developers, municipalities, and communities succeed in Austin's complex regulatory environment by offering:

Local Insight – Expertise in Austin codes, permitting, and stakeholder relationships

Proven Results – Projects ranging from master-planned communities to high-rise towers

Civic Perspective – Leadership experience on Austin commissions and policy boards

Practical Design – Engineering solutions that anticipate challenges and deliver buildable outcomes

Our Culture & Values

At Boot Civil, we're building a firm that reflects our values:

Technical Excellence – We deliver work we're proud of, every time

Civic Responsibility – Our projects serve communities, not just clients

Operational Clarity – No surprises, no confusion—just clear expectations and honest communication

Local Commitment – We're invested in our community’s success for the long term

Inclusive Growth – Diverse perspectives make us stronger.

Boot Civil is pursuing MBE, DBE, and HUB certification as part of our commitment to inclusive partnerships

Nhat M. Ho, P.E.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Nhat Ho is a licensed civil engineer and entrepreneur with more than 500 successful projects delivered across Central Texas.

As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Boot Civil, LLC, Nhat leads with a results-driven approach that integrates technical expertise, policy insight, and collaborative problem solving. He has overseen the successful design and delivery of hundreds of projects across the region, including mixed-use, public, and educational developments.

Prior to founding Boot Civil, Nhat served as President of Civilitude Engineers & Planners, where he helped earn the firm recognition as the City of Austin’s Prime Consultant of the Year (2024).

One notable project under his leadership is the Colony Park Sustainable Community, a City- and community-led effort to transform 208 acres in northeast Austin into a model for equitable, mixed-use urban growth. As Engineer of Record, he directed the PUD zoning amendment process in record time, developing more than 200 technical criteria and land development code modifications to enable a robust, buildable land use plan.

Nhat’s professional values—growth, excellence, humility, compassion, and innovation—guide both his engineering practice and his leadership philosophy.

Education

● Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering – The University of Texas at Austin

● Licensed Professional Engineer (Texas No. 119194)

Professional and Civic Affiliations

  • Trustee & Vice Chair, Governance Committee – Long Center for the Performing Arts

  • Member, Board of Directors – Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA)

  • Member, Governance Committee – Leadership Austin

  • Founding Board Member – Saffron Trust Women’s Foundation

  • Board Member – Friends of Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

  • Board Member & Chair, Masterplanning Committee – UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum

  • McBee Fellow – Austin Area Research Organization (AARO)

  • Former Commissioner – City of Austin Water & Wastewater Commission

  • Former Commissioner – City of Austin Joint Sustainability Committee

Awards & Recognition

  • RECA Member of the Year – Real Estate Council of Austin (2024)

  • Ascendant Alumni Award – Leadership Austin (2023)

  • Austin Under 40 Award – Engineering & Architecture (2023)