Project Manager, Land Development & Public Works

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.

• 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 the project team.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or an 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 is beneficial but not required.
• Established client relationships in the Rio Grande Valley is a plus.

• 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.

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.

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