Project Manager (PE), Water Resources

Project Manager (PE), Water Resources

Project Manager, Water Resources Engineering, Austin, TX (South)

Halff is seeking a Project Manager (P.E.) Civil/Stormwater Engineer to join our expanding Water Resources Engineering team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will lead and manage water resources projects, delivering hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage and watershed management, FEMA floodplain analysis, and early?stage design solutions for both public and private stormwater infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of project management experience in water resources engineering, hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and related civil engineering disciplines. 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 personallywith potential for future ownership in the firm.

What you will do:

• Manage projects 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.
• 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 project team.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Texas.
• 5-10 years of experience, leading and/or supporting projects including watershed studies, stormwater master plans, H&H modeling, and drainage support for public works, transportation and land development projects.
• Good technical writing and communication skills
• Must be proficient in project management, administration, and supervision, with a focus on quality, integrity and success
• Must have technical experience with water resources software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and/or CADD
• Experience with 2D modeling software packages are beneficial but not required
• Established client relationships in Central Texas a plus.
• CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) is preferred.

The Halff Water Resources Advantage:

• Water Resources has been a Halff core service since 1950.
• Halff provides integrated solutions through interdisciplinary services.
• Water Resources implements GIS-applied technologies (mobile GIS and asset management).
• Halff has conducted formal technical training programs for more than 30 years.

Halff's Water Resources Services:

• Flood Control Planning and Design
• Floodplain Management, Studies and Mapping
• Coastal Engineering and Planning
• Stream Restoration Planning and Design
• Stormwater Planning, Criteria and Regulation
• Training Development and Delivery
• Water Quality Planning and Design

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. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. 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

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.

Travel Required: Yes. As needed