Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE), Public Infrastructure

Halff Associates, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

PTO and holidays

401(k) with ESOP

HSA

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager for Public Infrastructure in Houston, TX. The role requires a Texas PE license and 5–10 years of public-infrastructure design experience, with priority given to Municipal roadways, drainage and pedestrian facilities.

You will manage design and construction, mentor staff, oversee scopes and budgets, and support proposals and client relations across multiple stakeholders and projects.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• 5–10 years of public infrastructure design experience (municipal roadways, drainage, pedestrian facilities).
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D (preferred) or MicroStation.
• Ability to manage design teams and supervise staff; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee design and construction of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with project members, subconsultants, and stakeholders to ensure deliverables, schedules and budgets.
• Develop project scopes, budgets and schedules; monitor progress and quality control.
• Assist in proposals and RFQs; support business development.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and EITs.

Skills

Project management

Public infrastructure design

Client relations

Mentorship

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering

ABET-accredited degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Job description

Civil Engineering Project Manager, Public Infrastructure, Houston, TX

Halff has an opening for a Civil Engineer, with their Texas PE License, to be a Project Manager on our growing Public Infrastructure team based out of our Houston, TX office. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of public infrastructure design experience in the consulting industry or experience working with, or for, public sector clients. Municipal roadway, drainage, and pedestrian facility design experience required. The position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What you will do:

• This role will be responsible for managing and overseeing the design and construction of infrastructure projects, including: municipal roadways, trails, and drainage improvements.
• 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.
• This position requires strong design experience and prefers project management experience and knowledge of working with local entities.
• 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.
• Manage design and plan production.
• Manage clients and supervise technical staff.
• 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 (P.E.) License in Texas
• At least 5 to 10 years of experience in public infrastructure, municipal roadway, drainage, and pedestrian facility design projects
• Strong experience working with AutoCAD Civil3D (preferred) or MicroStation
• Experience managing design and plan production
• Ability to manage clients and supervise technical staff
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Previous experience working with public sector clients and business development communications is a plus
• Experience in project scope development, professional services fee development and staffing projects is a plus
• Strong ability to work in a team environment including multiple disciplines
• A positive attitude, be self-directed yet a team player, and have a focus on quality, integrity and success

The Halff Public Infrastructure Advantage

• Diverse and interdisciplinary teams can manage projects from inception through completion
• Halff's Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) experts ensure projects are designed in a manner sensitive to the environment and its context, without cost increases
• Our QA/QC Program is designed to achieve high-quality deliverables

Learn more about Halff's Public Infrastructure services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff Public Infrastructure Services

• Public Infrastructure
• Transportation/Roadway
• Water and Wastewater Drainage
• Water Resources
• Facilities
• Parks and Trails
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Asset Management
• Traffic and ITS
• SUE/Survey

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.

Education

Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required)

Experience

5 years: Experience in municipal roadway, drainage, and pedestrian facility design (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (required)

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