MUD Project Manager (PE), Land Development

Halff is seeking a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) to join our expanding Land Development team as a Project Manager out of our Houston, TX or The Woodlands, TX office location. The primary role of this position will be to act as district engineer for one or more MUD districts, directing infrastructure and development projects throughout the district. In this role, you will also lead and manage land development projects, delivering light industrial and office/warehouse developments, as well as commercial and residential subdivisions.

About the role

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of project management experience in land development engineering, with particular focus on MUD district work. 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

• Act as district engineer for one or more MUD districts.
• Prepare MUD bond documentation as needed to support ongoing infrastructure needs.
• 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 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 or public works projects with specific emphasis on MUD districts.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management, administration, and supervision, with a focus on quality, integrity and success.
• Technical experience with land development software such as Civil 3D.

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, including:

• 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 Architects/Construction Companies

Halff’s QA/QC Program is designed to achieve high-quality deliverables that meet the client’s expectations. Our landscape architects also serve as valuable resources.

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 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