Team Leader, Public Works

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

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. in Frisco, TX is seeking a Senior Public Works Team Lead (P.E.) to guide a 7+ engineer team and drive municipal infrastructure projects across North Texas.

The role emphasizes project delivery, client relationships, business development, and collaboration with neighboring offices. Candidates should have 10+ years in civil infrastructure, a Texas PE, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or transferable within 6 months.
• 10+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure design.
• Strong business relationships and a passion for growth and development.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred.
• Good technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience in project scope development, professional services fee development and staffing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee public works design and delivery in North Texas.
• Develop and maintain client relationships across Texas municipalities.
• Identify opportunities and lead pursuits.
• Directly manage projects and supervise project managers.
• Collaborate with other Halff offices for resource sharing.
• Support business development and strategic growth.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Business Development

Client Relationships

Mentoring/Training

Communication

Team Management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Team Leader, Public Works - Frisco, TX

Halff has an immediate opening for a Public Works Team Lead (P.E.) to work from our Frisco, TX office. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of hands-on, proven experience in municipal infrastructure including roadway, site development, drainage, small diameter water/waster utility design, and/or utilities design. The selected individual will be responsible for the growth and success of Public Works design, planning and related services within the area, including team management and performance, business development, client relationships, and project delivery. This position will have a large amount of autonomy in managing a team of 7+ professional engineers and engineers-in-training. This position requires strong design and project management experience and knowledge of working with local entities (preferably in DFW area). Projects include, yet not limited to, roadways, drainage systems, water and wastewater pipelines, civil site work and associated civil improvements in municipal site development as well as 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:

• Responsible for managing, developing, and overseeing public works in North Texas.
• Work collaboratively with other local teams in Fort Worth, Richardson, Dallas, and Tyler.
• Manage team performance (production, profitability, quality, staffing, etc.)
• Maintain and further develop client relationships throughout Texas including multiple cities and counties.
• Identify business opportunities and lead the successful pursuits.
• Directly manage projects and oversee project managers on various projects.
• This position shall value and be active in professional organizations that benefit the Public Works industry.
• Work closely with other Halff leaders and manage resources to successfully workshare across the company on multiple projects.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Texas, or transferable within 6 months.
• 10+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure design.
• Strong business relationships and a passion for growth and development.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred.
• Good technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience in project scope development, professional services fee development and staffing projects.
• 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.
• Additional experience in Transportation and/or Land Development 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

Learn more about Halff's Public Works & Local Infrastructure services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff Public Works & Local Infrastructure Services

• Public Infrastructure
• Transportation/Roadway
• Water and Wastewater Drainage
• Water Resources
• Facilities
• Parks and Trails
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Asset Management
• Traffic and ITS
• SUE/Survey

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 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia and Arizona.

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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