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

Halff; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) plans

ESOP

Job summary

Halff is seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE) in McAllen, TX, to lead land development and public works initiatives. The role requires a Texas PE, 10+ years of experience, and strong design and project management skills across infrastructure projects.

You will mentor engineers-in-training and CAD designers, coordinate with internal teams, and advance projects from planning through delivery while maintaining client satisfaction and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Texas.
• At least 10 years of experience in utility and public works design, local infrastructure, public works, municipal roadway, trails, drainage, and land development projects.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Proven project management, administration, and supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the design and construction of Land Development and Public Works/Local Infrastructure projects, including light industrial, office/warehouse developments, and subdivisions.
• Lead project planning through delivery, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to meet schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules; assist in proposals and RFQs.
• Ensure QA/QC and compliance with standards and codes; mentor engineers and CAD staff.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Civil engineering degree (ABET accredited)

TX Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

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

Halff has an opening for a Senior Civil Engineer, with their Texas PE License, to be a Senior Project Manager on our growing Land Development & Public Works team based out of our McAllen, TX office. The ideal candidate would bring at least 10 years of experience in utility and public works design, local infrastructure, public works, municipal roadway, trails, drainage, and land development projects. This position requires strong design and project management experience and knowledge of working with public entities. This role will have a large amount of autonomy in managing engineers-in-training and CAD designers. This opportunity 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

• Responsible for managing and overseeing the design and construction of Land Development and Public Works/Local Infrastructure projects, including light industrial, office/warehouse developments, commercial and residential subdivisions, municipal roadway, trails and drainage.
• 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.
• Conduct and manage design and plan production.
• 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 Texas
• At least 10 years of experience in utility and public works design, local infrastructure, public works, municipal roadway, trails, drainage, and land development projects
• 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.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines
• Established client relationships in the Rio Grande Valley a plus.
• Experience with 2D modeling software packages are beneficial but not required.
• Positive attitude, self-directed required

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.

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

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

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

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

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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