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Halff Associates, Inc.
Director of Public Works - Jacksonville, FL
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What they do
A Public Administrator directs the work of a department or program in a municipality, state, province, or federal level.
$168,390 / year median in Florida
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Director of Public Works - Jacksonville, FL Halff Associates, Inc. life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Florida, Jacksonville 9995 Gate Parkway North (Show on map) Aug 25, 2026
Description
Halff is seeking a highly skilled Director of Public Works to join our Public Works practice in Jacksonville, FL. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in delivering public works utilities and roadway design projects, an established network of municipal clients, and knowledge of established practices in regional clients' rotation lists, on-calls and pre-qualification pools in the Jacksonville area. This position will entail the leadership of multiple Public Works teams, training and mentorship of team leaders and civil engineering staff, and oversight of large/complex projects. A successful Director of Public Works will personally initiate and lead project pursuits and direct/mentor others to lead project pursuits that ultimately lead to contracts - driving sales, growth and other key metrics. 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.
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What you will do: Develop and maintain a robust network of municipal clients and teaming partners
Identify potential projects within the region and initiate implementation strategies for successful awarding of new design contracts
Produce winning project proposals as lead professional/project manager
Develop and review project scopes and professional services fees
Supervise direct reports (Team Leaders)
Train and coach Team Leaders and Production staff
Oversee large scale, complex, multi-discipline projects
Work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines
Drive sales growth, coach strong financial project performance, and monitor other key metrics What you will need: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Florida, or transferable within 3 months preferred
At least 10 years of experience in public works utilities and roadway design
Demonstrable project wins as a key individual on the project team organizational chart
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Servant leader mentality with strong ability to train and mentor staff
Excel in project management, administration, and supervision
Ability to work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines
Positive attitude, self-directed and continuous learner
Established professional network of municipal clients and teaming partners
Ability to work in-person, on location with occasional limited travel The Halff Public Works 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 services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team Halff Public Works Services Infrastructure
Roads
Bridges
Storm Sewer
Parks and Recreations
Athletic Fields
Parks
Hike and Bike Trails
Recreation Centers
Traffic
Signals and Timing
Intersection Improvements
Traffic Studies
Water and Wastewater Utilities
Water/Wastewater Transmission and Distribution
Water Resources
Streambank Stabilization
Permitting
Flood Management
Flood Control
Planning and Financing
State and Federal Grant Writing
Municipal Bonds
You can view Halff's full complement of services here Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia.
For a full list of our locations, click here 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. 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. #LI-GN1 #ExpProf Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Capital Improvement Programming 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.You can view Halff's full complement of services here Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia.
For a full list of our locations, click here 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. 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. #LI-GN1 #ExpProf Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.