Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE), Public Works & Local Infrastructure

Halff Associates, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) ESOP

HSA

College savings plan

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE) to lead public works and local infrastructure projects with autonomy.

The role requires a Texas PE, 10+ years in local infrastructure/public works, strong design and project management skills, and experience coordinating with public entities, clients and multi-discipline teams. You will mentor engineers and CAD staff, oversee plan production, track budgets and schedules, and contribute to

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.
• Must be proficient in project management, administration and supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and/or complex projects with minimal oversight from planning through delivery, collaborating with project members, multi-practice teams, subconsultants and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs and meeting plans are communicated.
• Responsible for managing and overseeing the design and construction of public works, local infrastructure, municipal roadway, trails, drainage, and land development projects.
• Lead multiple complex projects and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and lead project meetings, client presentations and stakeholder engagements.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, scopes of work, 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.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Public works

Education

ABET accredited degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE)

Public Works & Local Infrastructure, Corpus Christi, TX

Halff has an opening for an experienced Civil Engineer, with their Texas PE License, to be a Senior Project Manager on our growing Public Works & Local Infrastructure team based out of our Corpus Christi, TX office. The ideal candidate would bring at least 10 years of experience in Local Infrastructure, Public Works or Land Development. 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:

• Manage large and/or complex projects with minimal oversight 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.
• Responsible for managing and overseeing the design and construction of public works, local infrastructure, municipal roadway, trails, drainage, and land development projects.
• Leads multiple complex projects and fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Coordinates and leads project meetings, client presentations and stakeholder engagements.
• Develops comprehensive project plans, scopes of work, 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.
• Monitors and controls project progress, identifying potential risks implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• 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.
• Conduct and 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.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to clients and promotes effective communication across all project stakeholders.
• Conducts site visits and inspections to assess project progress and quality.

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
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Must be proficient in project management, administration and supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines
• Positive attitude, self‑directed required
• Coastal Bend regional experience preferred
• AutoCAD Civil 3D CAD experience preferred

The Halff Public Works & Local 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.

Halff Public Works & Local Infrastructure Services

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

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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected Veterans. Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.