Project Manager, Public Works / Municipal Infrastructure

Halff Associates, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Long-term and short-term disability

PTO and 8 company paid holidays

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

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. invites a Professional Civil Engineer with 4–7 years of public works experience to join our Dallas or Richardson, TX office. The role covers design, project management, client coordination, and mentorship across multiple offices.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with a Texas PE or eligibility within six months, and are adept at AutoCAD Civil 3D, cost estimates, schedules, and QC plans for roadways, drainage, and water/wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer license in Texas or ability to obtain within six months.
• 4–7 years of public works/municipal infrastructure experience.
• Strong civil design and project management skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing construction plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and collaboration across offices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate design and plan production from initiation through construction.
• Serve as main client contact and coordinate with subconsultants and teams.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and QC plans.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to staff.
• Coordinate work sharing with multiple Halff offices.
• Support construction-phase services and respond to questions.
• Assist with client development and proposal preparation.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication skills

Client coordination

Team coordination

Education

Civil engineering degree (ABET)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineer Project Manager - Public Works / Municipal Infrastructure - Dallas, Texas

Halff has an immediate opening in our Dallas or Richardson, Texas office for a Professional Civil Engineer with 4-7 years of experience in public works / municipal infrastructure. Relevant experience may include municipal roadways, storm drainage systems, water and wastewater utilities, and other public infrastructure improvements.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking increased project responsibility, client interaction, professional development, and long-term growth with Halff, including the potential for ownership in the firm.

What You Will Do

• Manage and support the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects, including roadways, drainage systems, detention facilities, and water and wastewater utilities.
• Coordinate design and plan production from project initiation through construction.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, subconsultants, and internal project teams.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality-control plans.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers-in-training and design staff.
• Coordinate worksharing opportunities with multiple Halff practices and offices.
• Support construction-phase services and respond to contractor and client questions.
• Assist with client development, proposal preparation, and relationship-building with municipal clients and teaming partners.
• Perform work with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or an ABET-accredited equivalent engineering program.
• Professional Engineer license in Texas or the ability to obtain Texas licensure within six months.
• 4-7 years of experience in public works, municipal roadway, storm drainage systems, water and wastewater utility, or related infrastructure design.
• Strong civil engineering design and project management skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other project deliverables.
• Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, administration, and quality requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and multiple offices.
• A self-directed, collaborative approach with a strong commitment to quality, integrity, and project success.
• Interest in developing relationships with municipal clients and teaming partners.

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

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (required)

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