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Senior Project Manager, Public Works

Halff
Fort Worth, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

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Senior Project Manager - Dallas/Fort Worth/Frisco/Richardson, TX

Halff has an opening for a Public Works Civil Engineer, with their Texas PE License, to be our Senior Project Manager with our Public Works team based out of one of our DFW area offices (Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Richardson, TX). The ideal candidate would have at least 5 years of experience in municipal roadway, drainage, and water/wastewater utility design, with 3 years of Project Management experience. This position requires strong design experience and project manager skills. 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.

What You Will Do

  • Responsible for managing and overseeing the design and construction of municipal roadway, trails, drainage, and water/wastewater utility projects.
  • Conduct and manage design and plan production.
  • Manage clients and supervise technical staff.
  • Provide training/mentorship of other engineers.

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 5 to 10 years of experience in municipal infrastructure design (minimum 3 years of Project Management experience)
  • Experience in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and general knowledge of local criteria including NCTCOG and/or TxDOT
  • Strong technical knowledge in municipal transportation and infrastructure design
  • Experience in trail/shared use path design is preferred
  • Ability to manage transportation, drainage, or water and wastewater projects and lead/mentor staff
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is required
  • Experience managing design and plan production
  • Ability to manage clients and supervise technical staff
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A positive attitude, be self-directed yet a team player, and have a focus on quality, integrity and success

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
    • 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 more than 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.

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