Public Infrastructure Project Manager / Stormwater – Duluth, GA

Halff; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan

ESOP

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Halff in Duluth, GA is seeking a Professional Civil Engineer with 5–10 years of public infrastructure experience to lead stormwater projects from planning through closeout. The role emphasizes coordination with municipalities, consultants, and contractors to deliver compliant, on-time capital programs.

The ideal candidate will hold an ABET-accredited civil engineering degree and a Georgia PE license (or willing to obtain within six months), with strong budgeting and project-management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or an ABET-accredited equivalent.
• Professional Engineer license in Georgia or ability to obtain within six months.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience managing public infrastructure, stormwater, drainage, civil construction, or related projects.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and multiple offices.
• Strong commitment to quality, integrity, and project success.

Responsibilities

• Manage stormwater and public infrastructure capital improvement projects from project initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and funding plans.
• Coordinate planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, inspection, and closeout of stormwater projects.
• Oversee drainage systems, stormwater retention/detention facilities, flood-control improvements, and water-quality infrastructure.
• Review engineering plans, technical reports, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors and monitor performance, schedules, and costs.
• Manage procurement processes, contracts, and change orders in public procurement contexts.

Skills

Project management

Public sector

Stakeholder coordination

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

GIS

Contract management

Construction inspection

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

GIS software

Project accounting software

Job description

Halff has an immediate opening in our Duluth, GA office for a Professional Civil Engineer with 5-10 years of experience in public / municipal infrastructure.

The Public Infrastructure Project Manager – Stormwater is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering public infrastructure projects that improve stormwater management, drainage capacity, flood resilience, water quality, and overall community infrastructure. This position manages projects from initial planning and design through permitting, procurement, construction, inspection, and closeout while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, engineering standards, budgets, schedules, and public-sector requirements.

The Project Manager works closely with municipal departments, engineers, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, utilities, property owners, and community stakeholders to successfully deliver stormwater capital improvement projects.

What You Will Do

• Manage stormwater and public infrastructure capital improvement projects from project initiation through completion.


• Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and funding plans.


• Coordinate the planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, inspection, and closeout of stormwater projects.


• Oversee projects involving drainage systems, stormwater conveyance, retention and detention facilities, culverts, outfalls, flood-control improvements, water-quality infrastructure, and green infrastructure.


• Review engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, hydraulic/hydrologic studies, cost estimates, and construction documents.


• Coordinate with engineering consultants and contractors and monitor their performance, deliverables, schedules, and costs.


• Manage competitive procurement processes, contract negotiations, change orders, pay applications, and contractor claims in accordance with public procurement requirements.


• Coordinate with permitting and regulatory agencies to obtain and maintain required approvals.


• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, permits, safety requirements, quality standards, and contract requirements.


• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies related to cost, schedule, permitting, constructability, utilities, right-of-way, environmental conditions, and community impacts.


• Coordinate utility relocations, easements, right-of-way needs, property acquisition, and other project constraints.


• Prepare staff reports, project updates, budget requests, presentations, and recommendations for department leadership, elected officials, boards, and the public.


• Communicate project status, impacts, schedules, and construction activities to residents, businesses, elected officials, and other stakeholders.


• Maintain accurate project records, documentation, budgets, contracts, and closeout materials.


• Support development and implementation of stormwater master plans, capital improvement programs, asset-management strategies, and long-term infrastructure investment plans.


• Evaluate opportunities to incorporate resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective stormwater management practices.


• Perform field inspections and site visits as needed to assess existing conditions and project progress.


• Ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, and engineering standards.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or an ABET-accredited equivalent engineering program.


• Professional Engineer license in Georgia or the ability to obtain a Georgia licensure within six months.


• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience managing public infrastructure, stormwater, drainage, civil construction, or related projects.


• 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.


• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, consultants, and contractors.


• Knowledge of stormwater management principles, drainage infrastructure, civil construction, and municipal infrastructure practices.


• Experience interpreting engineering plans, specifications, contracts, and technical reports.


• Knowledge of applicable stormwater, environmental, permitting, procurement, and public works requirements.


• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.


• Experience with municipal or county government capital improvement programs.


• Experience with FEMA, state environmental agencies, water management districts, or other regulatory agencies.


• Knowledge of NPDES/MS4 stormwater programs and municipal stormwater compliance.


• Experience with floodplain management, watershed planning, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, or water-quality improvement projects.


• Experience with public procurement, design-bid-build, design-build, continuing-service contracts, and construction management.


• Familiarity with GIS, asset-management systems, and project management software.

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.

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