Job Description
Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE), Public Works & Local Infrastructure Halff Associates, Inc. life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Texas, Corpus Christi 711 North Carancahua Street (Show on map) Apr 14, 2026
Description Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE), Public Works & Local Infrastructure, Corpus Christi, TX Halff has an opening for an experienced Civil Engineer, with their Texas PE License, to be a Senior Project Manager on our growing Public Works & Local Infrastructure team based out of our Corpus Christi, TX office. The ideal candidate would bring at least 10 years of experience in Local Infrastructure, Public Works or Land Development. This position requires strong design and project management experience and knowledge of working with public entities. This role will have a large amount of autonomy in managing engineers-in-training and CAD designers. This opportunity 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.
What you will do:
Manage large and/or complex projects with minimal oversight 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.
Responsible for managing and overseeing the design and construction of public works, local infrastructure, municipal roadway, trails, drainage, and land development projects.
Leads multiple complex projects and fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Coordinates and leads project meetings, client presentations and stakeholder engagements.
Develops comprehensive project plans, scopes of work, 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.
Monitors and controls project progress, identifying potential risks implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
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.
Conduct and manage design and plan production.
Manage clients and supervise technical staff.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, EITs, and technical staff, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within project team.
Serves as a trusted advisor to clients and promotes effective communication across all project stakeholders.
Conducts site visits and inspections to assess project progress and quality. What you will need:
Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree
Professional Engineer (PE) License in Texas
At least 10 years of experience in utility and public works design, local infrastructure, public works, municipal roadway, trails, drainage, and land development projects
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Must be proficient in project management, administration and supervision
Ability to work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines
Positive attitude, self-directed required
Coastal Bend regional experience preferred
AutoCAD Civil 3D CAD experience preferred The Halff Public Works & Local Infrastructure 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 & Local Infrastructure services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team Halff Public Works & Local Infrastructure Services Asset Management
Construction Management and Inspection
Facilities
Parks and Trails
Public Infrastructure
SUE/Survey
Traffic and ITS
Transportation/Roadway
Water and Wastewater Drainage
Water Resources 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, Georgia and Arizona.
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. #ExpProf Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required)
Experience
10 years: Experience in utility and public works design, local infrastructure, public works, municipal roadway, trails, drainage, and land development projects (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Engineer (required)
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