Director of Public Works
Richardson, TX 
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Posted 26 days ago
Job Description
Position: Director of Public Works
Location: Richardson, TX
Job Id: 3496
# of Openings: 1
Director of Public Works - Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Half is seeking a highly skilled Director of Public Works to join our Public Works team in DFW. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience in utility and public works design and knowledge of Public Works projects in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. This position will entail 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.
Director of Public Works Responsibilities:
  • Develop project scopes, professional services fee development, and staff projections
  • Produce winning project proposals as lead professional/project manager
  • Train and mentor staff
  • Manage project administration and supervision
  • Work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines
Director of Public Works Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Texas, or transferable within 2 months
  • At least 12 years of experience in utility and public works design
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Strong ability to train and mentor staff
  • 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
Company Overview:
Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and multi-disciplined professional services firm designed, engineered, planned, 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. Our services include: Construction Services, Energy, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Land and Site Development, Planning and Landscape Architecture, MEP Engineering, Public Works, Right of Way, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering/Utility Coordination, Surveying, Transportation, Water Resources and Water/Wastewater.
Halff has offices in the following locations:
Arkansas: Bentonville, Fort Smith, Little Rock and North Little Rock
Florida: Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares and Temple Terrace and Windermere
Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport
Oklahoma: Norman and Oklahoma City
Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Conroe, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio and Tyler
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Health Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending, an Employee Assistance Plan and more.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Halff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran 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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Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be a fundamental principle at Halff. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Halff prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Halff confirms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
12+ years
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