Senior Project Manager, Federal - Tallahassee, FL

Halff Associates, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

ESOP

Paid time off

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Federal Project Manager to lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling projects in Tallahassee, FL. You will oversee a team of engineers and professionals, ensuring clear communication with clients and timely delivery of complex federal projects.

The role emphasizes FEMA LOMC compliance, floodplain mapping, and coordination with federal agencies, with opportunities in plan development, cost estimating, and permitting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Water Resources project delivery experience, overseeing federal projects.
• PE license in Florida.
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and floodplain mapping.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, StormWise, and ICPR4.
• Familiarity with FEMA LOMC criteria and map revisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic studies for floodplain management.
• Perform model reviews for technical completeness and code compliance.
• Review floodplain/floodway mapping for FEMA LOMC applications.
• Coordinate with team members and clients on project deliverables and timelines.
• Develop project proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Manage Federal Civil / Stormwater projects.

Skills

Project management

Water Resources

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

StormWise

ICPR4

Job description

Senior Federal Project Manager to work in Tallahassee, FL

Halff has an immediate opening for a Senior Federal Project Manager to work in Tallahassee, FL

The successful candidate will oversee a team of engineers and other professionals, prioritize and manage Federal projects ranging in complexity, and maintain open effective communication and transparency with clients. The position will primarily involve hydrologic & hydraulic modeling projects, watershed evaluations and master plans, floodplain mapping, and conducting model reviews in accordance with FEMA LOMC standards and requirements. The position may also involve engineering Federal planning and drainage design projects, including retrofits of existing systems and construction of new systems, assisting in plan development, cost estimating, specifications, and permitting.

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What you will do:

• Assist in the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic studies to support floodplain management.
• Conduct model reviews for technical completeness and adherence to engineering and local, state, and/or federal standards and regulations.
• Review floodplain and floodway mapping in support of FEMA LOMC applications, including technical review of model data, mapping limits, data tables, etc.
• Review of GIS data in support of H&H analyses and mapping.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and review comments.
• Frequent coordination with team members and clients.
• Develop project proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Managing Federal Civil / Stormwater Projects

What you will need:

• 10+ years of targeted experience in Water Resources Project Delivery, overseeing mid-to-large scale Federal projects, with an emphasis on Water Resources.
• 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 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.
• Develop pursuits, write proposals, establish and maintain new and existing client base.
• Maintain a positive representation for Halff at Professional/Business development functions in support of promoting the Halff brand and winning additional work for growth and expansion in Central Florida.
• 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 management experience with stormwater projects for municipal clients

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's), including floodway analyses.
• Business development experience.
• Experience with managing a team to drive success.

The Halff Water Resources Advantage

• Halff has close to 200 Water Resources and GIS professionals, including more than 100 Certified Floodplain Managers.
• Provides integrated solutions through interdisciplinary services.
• Team has prepared more than 200 master drainage/stormwater plans and conducted 50 major basin studies in Texas.

Halff's Water Resources Services:

• Floodplain Management, Studies and Mapping.
• Flood Warning Systems.
• Water Quality.
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3s).
• Hydrologic, Hydraulic, Flood Risk Modeling.
• Stormwater Planning, Criteria, and Regulation.
• Coastal Engineering and Planning.

Learn more about Halff's Water Resources 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. You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has over 35 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida and Arkansas. 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.

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.

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