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Director, Public Works & Local Infrastructure, Houston, TX

Halff Associates, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

Nov 17, 2025
Description Director, Public Works & Local Infrastructure - Houston, TX Halff is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineering Director to join our Public Works & Local Infrastructure team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 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 Houston 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. This role will require the design and management of civil engineering projects and related pursuits. 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 Anniversary What you will do: Develop and maintain a robust network of municipal clients and teaming partners Identify potential projects within the region and initiate implementation strategies for successful awarding of new design contracts Business development activities including client relationship building Develop project scopes, professional services fee development, and staff projections Produce winning project proposals as lead professional/project manager Support leaders of multiple teams producing public works projects Supervise direct reports (Team Leaders) Train and coach Team Leaders and Production staff Manage project administration and supervision Work in a collaborative team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines Oversee large scale, complex, multi-discipline projects Drive sales growth, coach strong financial project performance, and monitor other key metrics What you will need: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Texas or transferrable within 2 months At least 12 years of experience in public works utilities, local infrastructure and roadway design AutoCAD Civil 3D experience Strong technical writing and communication skills Servant leader mentality with strong ability to train and mentor staff Strong ability to train and mentor staff Demonstrable project wins as a key individual on the project team organizational chart 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 and continuous learner Established professional network of municipal clients and teaming partners 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 services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team Halff Public Works & Local Infrastructure 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 over 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. #LI-SV1 Qualifications Education Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required) Experience 12 years: Experience in public works utilities and roadway design (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.