Director of Public Works

Position: Director of Public Works Location: Austin, TXJob Id: 4912 # of Openings: 1 Director of Public Works – Austin, TXHalff is seeking a highly skilled Director of Public Works to join our Public Works practice in Austin, TX. 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 Austin 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. Learn about Halff and our 75th AnniversaryWhat you will do:Develop and maintain a robust network of municipal clients and teaming partnersIdentify potential projects within the region and initiate implementation strategies for successful awarding of new design contractsProduce winning project proposals as lead professional/project managerDevelop and review project scopes and professional services feesSupervise direct reports (Team Leaders)Train and coach Team Leaders and Production staffOversee large scale, complex, multi-discipline projectsWork in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplinesDrive sales growth, coach strong financial project performance, and monitor other key metricsWhat you will need:Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degreeProfessional Engineer (P.E.) License in Texas, or transferable within 3 months preferredAt least 10 years of experience in public works utilities and roadway designDemonstrable project wins as a key individual on the project team organizational chartStrong technical writing and communication skillsServant leader mentality with strong ability to train and mentor staffExcel in project management, administration, and supervisionAbility to work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplinesPositive attitude, self-directed and continuous learnerEstablished professional network of municipal clients and teaming partnersAbility to work in-person, on location with occasional limited travelThe Halff Public Works AdvantageDiverse and interdisciplinary teams can manage projects from inception through completionHalff’s Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) experts ensure projects are designed in a manner sensitive to the environment and its context, without cost increasesOur QA/QC Program is designed to achieve high-quality deliverablesLearn more about Halff’s Public Works services, check out some of our projects, and meet our teamHalff Public Works ServicesInfrastructure 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 ProgrammingCompany 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 and Arkansas. 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 benefitsSalary 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. Apply for this Position