Senior Project Manager, Land Development – Atlanta, GA

Halff; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

401(k) and ESOP

Paid time off and holidays

HSA and college savings plan

Job summary

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Land Development practice in Atlanta, GA. You will lead projects from inception to completion, supervise engineers, and drive technical excellence while maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in land development, a Georgia P.E. license, and a proven track record of project leadership across urban and suburban sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent.
• P.E. license in Georgia required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive land development experience including residential planning, design, and construction.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and win project work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of land development projects from feasibility through construction.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure quality execution.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and resource plans; manage client relationships.
• Coordinate with municipalities, clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff across multiple offices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Communication

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering degree (ABET accredited)

Tools

P.E. License - Georgia

Job description

Halff is seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer join our Land Development practice in Atlanta, GA. This role is seeking someone who can lead and oversee land development projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in delivering land development design projects, an established network of municipal clients, and knowledge of established practices in regional clients’ rotation lists, on-calls and pre-qualification pools in the Atlanta area. This role requires a seasoned civil engineering professional with expertise in site planning, infrastructure design, permitting, and project management. This position will entail the leadership of Land Development civil engineering staff and oversight of large/complex projects. This position 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

Project Management & Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of land development projects, including feasibility studies, design, permitting, and construction.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership to project teams, ensuring efficiency and quality execution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, municipalities, consultants, and contractors.

Technical & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure projects comply with local, state, and federal land development regulations.
• Review and approve engineering plans, drainage reports, grading plans, and utility designs.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, zoning laws, and permitting processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement solutions to mitigate project challenges.

Business Development & Client Relations

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with developers, municipalities, and industry partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals, RFPs, and presentations.
• Represent the company in meetings with clients, agencies, and community stakeholders.

Team Development & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor engineering staff, providing guidance on technical and professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Ensure team members have the necessary tools, training, and support to succeed.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Georgia
• At least 15 years of progressive experience to support Land Development projects including residential planning, design, and construction
• Demonstrable project wins as a key individual on the project team organizational chart
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Servant leader mentality with strong ability to train and mentor staff
• Excel in project management, administration, and supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines
• Positive attitude, self-directed and continuous learner
• Established professional network of clients and teaming partners
• Ability to work in-person, on location with occasional limited travel

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, 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.