Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE), Land Development & Public Works

Halff is seeking a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) to join our expanding Land Development team as a Project Manager out of our McAllen, TX office location. In this role, you will lead and manage Land Development and Public Works/Local Infrastructure projects, including light industrial, office/warehouse developments, commercial and residential subdivisions, municipal roadway, trails, and drainage.

About the role

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of civil engineering experience in land development and public works/local infrastructure engineering. You are a technically strong, solutions-oriented professional who thrives on helping communities and developing cost-effective, maintainable, and sustainable designs for municipalities, government agencies, and private developers. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to build a long-term career with Halff, contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects while growing professionally and personally—with potential for future ownership in the firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from planning through delivery, collaborating with project members, multi-practice teams, subconsultants, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs, and meeting plans are communicated.
• Assist in development and management of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Support in preparation of proposals and RFQs.
• Manage quality assurance and control analysis to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations and Halff requirements and comply with recognized standards and codes of practice.
• Apply technical expertise appropriately by understanding project-specific standards, criteria, deliverables, and best practices.
• Monitor project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and identify opportunities to optimize project efficiency and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, EITs, and technical staff, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within the project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Texas.
• 5-10 years of experience leading and/or supporting Land Development and Public Works/Local Infrastructure projects, including light industrial, office/warehouse developments, commercial and residential subdivisions, municipal roadway, trails, and drainage.
• Technical experience with land development software such as Civil 3D.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management, administration, and supervision, with a focus on quality, integrity, and success.
• Experience with 2D modeling software packages is beneficial but not required.
• Established client relationships in the Rio Grande Valley is a plus.

About Halff

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. Our diverse and knowledgeable in-house staff can provide all of the services needed for land and site development projects, and our QA/QC Program is designed to achieve high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations. Halff’s landscape architects also serve as valuable resources.

Land Development Services

• Due Diligence and Feasibility Studies
• Land Use and Development Phasing
• Master Plan Implementation
• Site Improvements
• Schematic Design
• Platting
• Infrastructure Development/Drainage
• Utility Design and Coordination
• Special Financing Districts/MUD/PUD/CDD/TIF/PID
• Sustainable Design/Low Impact/ESG
• Master Drainage Plans
• Lift Station Design
• Consultation with Landscape Architect/Construction Company

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company-paid holidays (plus Veteran's Day for 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