Senior Project Manager, Land Development - Atlanta, GA

Halff Associates, Inc.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Long-term and short-term disability

PTO and 8 holidays

Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans

ESOP

Health Savings Account

529 College Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer to join our Land Development practice in Atlanta, GA. The role leads land development projects from inception through completion, requiring 15+ years of experience, a GA P.E., and an established municipal network.

You will provide technical leadership, manage project schedules and budgets, and supervise staff while engaging with clients, agencies, and contractors to deliver complex projects successfully.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Georgia
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in land development projects
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Ability to lead and mentor staff across multiple offices
• Willingness to work in-person and travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of land development projects from inception to completion
• Provide technical and strategic leadership to project teams
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, consultants, and contractors
• Lead engineering staff and foster a high-performing team culture

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Civil Engineering

Land Development

Permitting

Client Relations

Team Mentorship

Education

ABET-accredited degree

P.E. License in Georgia

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

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.

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

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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