Senior Water Resources Project Manager, Federal - Orlando, FL

Halff Associates, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k)

ESOP

Health Savings Account

529 College Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Senior Federal Project Manager for their Water Resources team in Orlando, FL. This role involves overseeing federal projects, conducting hydrologic modeling, and maintaining communication with clients. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in project delivery, hold a PE license, and possess strong technical skills in water resources and project management. This competitive position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on team collaboration and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Water Resources Project Delivery.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in Florida.
• Hands-on experience in stormwater infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering teams on federal projects.
• Conduct model reviews and technical report preparations.
• Develop project proposals and scopes of work.
• Review GIS data for H&H analyses and mapping.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and review comments.
• Coordinate with team members and clients on project needs.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.

Skills

Water Resources Project Delivery

Project Management

Technical Writing

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

ABET accredited equivalent

Tools

ICPR4 (StormWise)

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits: life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

Halff has an immediate opening for a Senior Federal Project Manager to work on our Water Resources team in Orlando, 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 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.

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 with 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.
• 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.
• The team has prepared more than 200 master drainage/stormwater plans and conducted 50 major basin studies in Texas.

Learn more about Halff's Water Resources services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.

Halff's Water Resources Services:

• Floodplain Management, Studies and Mapping
• Flood Warning Systems
• Water Quality
• Stormwater Planning, Criteria, and Regulation
• Coastal Engineering and Planning

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 and Arkansas. For a full list of our locations, click here.

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.

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