Program Manager, Water Resources

Halff Associates, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

401(k)

ESOP

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to lead our Water Resources team in Sunrise, Florida. The role focuses on guiding a team of engineers on water resources projects, prioritizing deliverables, and maintaining open communication with the client in support of their CIP program.

The candidate will engage in hydrologic & hydraulic modeling, watershed studies, floodplain mapping, and planning and design of stormwater infrastructure, including retrofits and new developments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering Water Resources projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
• Experience with surface water modeling and floodplain mapping.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, StormWise, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience collaborating with government agencies at local/state levels on water management goals.
• Experience designing stormwater infrastructure involving hydrology, hydraulics and water quality.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills; effective in planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and review comments.
• Coordinate frequently with team members and the client.
• Develop project proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Manage Civil / Stormwater Projects.
• Budgeting and scheduling of projects.
• Manage consultants working for the client.
• Track project and program performance (budget, schedules).
• Engage stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

ICPR4 (StormWise)

ArcGIS

StormWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program Manager, Water Resources

Halff is seeking a Program Manager to join our Water Resources team and provide leadership and support within our client's Water Resources Department in Sunrise, Florida.

The successful candidate will oversee a team of engineers and other professionals, prioritize and manage water resources projects ranging in complexity, and maintain open effective communication and transparency with the client in support of the implementation of their CIP program. This role will involve hydrologic & hydraulic modeling projects, watershed evaluations and master plans, floodplain mapping, and conducting model reviews. It also includes engineering planning and drainage design projects, including retrofits of existing systems and construction of new systems, assisting in plan development, cost estimating, specifications, and permitting.

What you will do

• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and review comments.
• Frequent coordination with team members and client.
• Develop project proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Managing Civil / Stormwater Projects.
• Project budgeting and scheduling.
• Managing consultants working for the client.
• Tracking project and program performance (budget, schedules, etc.).
• Stakeholder engagement.

What you will need

• 10+ years of targeted experience in Water Resources Project Delivery, overseeing mid-to-large scale water resources projects.
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering Degree.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state of Florida.
• Technical experience with ICPR4 (StormWise).
• Experience with surface water modeling and floodplain mapping.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, StormWise, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Hands‑on experience working with government agencies at the local and state levels to meet water management goals.
• Hands‑on experience in the design of stormwater infrastructure which may involve overseeing a combination of hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality.
• Possess a thorough understanding of project planning, design, and how to strategize the execution phase of the process.
• Exceptional candor, collaborative team player, integral with a win‑win mentality, and focus on achieving successful outcomes.
• Robust technical writing and communication skills.
• Strong project and program management experience with local, state or tribal entities.

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification or ability to obtain CFM certification within 1 year.
• Proficiency with HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, SWMM, and other specialized H & H software.
• Knowledge of FEMA modeling and mapping criteria, standards, and processes.
• Experience with FEMA map revisions (LOMR, CLOMR, PMR), including floodway analyses.
• Experience designing large water control structures.
• Experience designing projects in South Florida.

Benefits

• 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.

Salary and compensation

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity and Employment Conditions

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.