Project Manager, Land Development & Public Works

Halff Associates, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License in Texas required.
  • 5-10 years of experience in Land Development and Public Works/Local Infrastructure projects.
  • Technical experience with land development software such as Civil 3D is a must.
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in project management, administration, and supervision with a focus on quality and integrity.
  • Established client relationships in the Rio Grande Valley is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from planning through delivery, ensuring effective communication among all stakeholders.
  • Assist in developing and managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
  • Support preparation of proposals and RFQs.
  • Ensure projects meet quality assurance standards and client expectations.
  • Apply technical expertise with project-specific standards and best practices.
  • Monitor budgets and allocate resources to optimize efficiency and profitability.
  • Build strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays, including 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.
Full Job Description
Project Manager, Land Development & Public Works, McAllen, TX

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. 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.

What you will do:
  • Manage projects from planning through delivery, collaborating with project 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.

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.
  • 5-10 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.
  • Must have technical experience with land development software such as Civil 3D.
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
  • Must be proficient in project management, administration, and supervision, with a focus on quality, integrity and success.
  • Experience with 2D modeling software packages are beneficial but not required.
  • Established client relationships in the Rio Grande Valley 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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