Senior Project Manager, Public Works & Local Infrastructure

Halff Associates, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible project management environment

Participation in professional organizations

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is looking for a Senior Project Manager for its DFW offices, responsible for managing design and construction projects in public works and local infrastructure. This role requires a professional civil engineer with over 12 years of experience in utility and public works design.

The ideal candidate will train and mentor staff, manage project scope and budgets, and collaborate with diverse teams. Strong communication skills and a P.E. license in Texas are essential. Join Halff for a career development opportunity.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in public works and utility design.
• Strong design and project management knowledge.
• Proficient in project scope development and staffing projections.

Responsibilities

• Managing design and construction of infrastructure projects.
• Overseeing staff including engineers and CAD designers.
• Developing and managing project scope, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Texas

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Public Works & Local Infrastructure, DFW, TX

Halff has an opening in our DFW area offices (Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Richardson, TX) for a Professional Civil Engineer with 12 or more years of experience in public works, municipal roadway, drainage, detention, water/wastewater utility design, and/or utilities design. The position will be for a Project Manager interested in managing design and construction for a wide range of public and private infrastructure projects. Projects include, yet not limited to, roadways, drainage systems, water and wastewater pipelines, civil site work and associated civil improvements in land development as well as public parks and trails facilities. 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:

• This role will be responsible for managing and overseeing the design and construction of infrastructure projects for the Public Works & Local Infrastructure practice.
• This position requires strong design and project management experience and knowledge of working with local entities.
• The role will have a large amount of autonomy in managing other professional engineers, engineers‑in‑training, and CAD designers.
• Manage design and plan production as well as manage clients and supervise technical staff through workshare opportunities with various practices and offices at Halff.
• This position shall value and be active in professional organizations that benefit the Public Works Industry.
• Develop a network of municipal clients and teaming partners.
• Develop and manage project scope, personnel, budgets, schedules and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage other consultant teams and the workload of design staff including Engineers, EITSs, and technical staff that contribute to the growth and safety of Texas.
• Report on project progress and budgets.
• Work with the Public Works & Local Infrastructure Team Leader and Operations Managers in business development activities.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Texas
• At least 12 years of experience in utility and public works design
• Good technical writing and communication skills
• Experience in project scope development, professional services fee development and staffing projections
• Experience in producing winning project proposals as lead professional/project manager
• Strong ability to train and mentor staff
• 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
• AutoCAD Civil 3D 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

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.