Project Manager, Land Development, Houston, TXHalff is seeking a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) to join our expanding Land Development team as a Project Manager out of our Houston, TX office location. In this role, you will lead and manage land development projects, delivering light industrial, office/warehouse and commercial developments, as well as community parks and sports field complexes. The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of experience in land development 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.
What you will do:- Manage projects from due diligence through delivery, collaborating with project team members, multi-practice teams, subconsultants and other stakeholders to make sure 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.
- Utilize appropriate tools to plan project timelines, quality control, tasks, milestones and deadlines.
- Prepare agendas, meeting notes and project summaries.
- Communicate schedule and changes to all stakeholders.
- Monitor task completion status to identify at-risk project tasks and to develop mitigation plans.
- Allocate resources, budgets and hours to the project and adjust allocations when necessary.
What you will need:- 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 years of experience, leading and/or supporting land development projects including delivering light industrial,office/warehouse, and commercial developments, as well as community parks and sports field complexes.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- Must be proficient in project management, administration, and supervision, with a focus on quality, integrity and success.
- Must have technical experience with land development software such as Civil 3D.
- Experience with 2D modeling software packages are beneficial but not required.
- Established client relationships in Houston Metro a plus.
The Halff Land Development Advantage- Our diverse and knowledgeable in-house staff can provide all of the services needed for land and site development projects.
- Our QA/QC Program is designed to achieve high-quality deliverables that meet the client's expectations.
- Halff's landscape architects also serve as valuable resources.
Learn more about Halff's Land Development services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.
Halff's 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
- Consult with Landscape Architect/Construction
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
- Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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