Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE), Land Development & Public Works

Halff; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Halff is seeking a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) to join our Land Development team as a Project Manager in McAllen, TX. Lead projects including light industrial, office/warehouse developments, and residential subdivisions, while mentoring engineers and coordinating with clients and subconsultants.

The role requires a Texas PE, 5+ years in land development/public works, and proficiency with Civil 3D. Excellent communication and leadership are essential for project success and growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil engineering experience in land development and public works/local infrastructure.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage scopes, budgets, schedules and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from planning through delivery with cross‑functional teams and subconsultants.
• Assist in development of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Support proposals and RFQs and ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Mentor engineers and staff, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Civil engineering design

Communication

Education

ABET accredited degree

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE), Land Development, Public Works, Municipal Infrastructure & Local Infrastructure, McAllen, TX

Halff is seeking a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) to join our expanding Land Development team as a Project Manager out of our McAllen, TX office location. In this role, you will lead and manage Land Development and Public Works/Local Infrastructure projects, including light industrial, office/warehouse developments, commercial and residential subdivisions, municipal roadway, trails and drainage. The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of civil engineering experience in land development and public works/local infrastructure engineering. You are a technically strong, solutions‑oriented professional who thrives on helping communities and developing cost‑effective, maintainable, and sustainable designs for municipalities, government agencies, and private developers. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to build a long‑term career with Halff, contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects while growing professionally and personally—with potential for future ownership in the firm.

What You Will Do

• Manage projects from planning through delivery, collaborating with project members, multi-practice teams, subconsultants and other stakeholders to make sure deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs and meeting plans are communicated.
• Assist in development and management of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Support in preparation of proposals and RFQs.
• Manage quality assurance and control analysis to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations and Halff requirements and comply with recognized standards and codes of practice.
• Apply technical expertise appropriately by understanding project specific standards, criteria, deliverables and best practices.
• Monitor project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and identify opportunities to optimize project efficiency and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, EITs, and technical staff, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within project team.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Texas.
• 5-10 years of experience, leading and/or supporting Land Development and Public Works/Local Infrastructure projects, including light industrial, office/warehouse developments, commercial and residential subdivisions, municipal roadway, trails and drainage.
• Must have technical experience with land development software such as Civil 3D.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Must be proficient in project management, administration, and supervision, with a focus on quality, integrity and success.
• Experience with 2D modeling software packages are beneficial but not required.
• Established client relationships in the Rio Grande Valley a plus.

The Halff Land Development Advantage

• Our diverse and knowledgeable in-house staff can provide all of the services needed for land and site development projects.
• Our QA/QC Program is designed to achieve high-quality deliverables that meet the client’s expectations.
• Halff’s landscape architects also serve as valuable resources.

Learn more about Halff's Land Development services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.

Halff's Land Development Services

• Due Diligence and Feasibility Studies
• Land Use and Development Phasing
• Master Plan Implementation
• Site Improvements
• Schematic Design
• Platting
• Infrastructure Development/Drainage
• Utility Design and Coordination
• Special Financing Districts/MUD/PUD/CDD/TIF/PID
• Sustainable Design/Low Impact/ESG
• Master Drainage Plans
• Lift Station Design
• Consult with Landscape Architect/Construction

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 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia and Arizona. 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.