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Team Leader - Public Works/Land Development

Halff
Tavares, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Team Leader - Public Works/Land Development – Tavares, FL

Halff has an immediate full-time opportunity for a Team Leader with a background in Public Works/Land Development for our Tavares, FL office. Desired candidate will be directly responsible for projects, work with the team leader in the development of plans, specifications and other contract documents for residential, commercial and industrial land development projects that include paving, grading, drainage, water lines, sanitary sewers, and other related items. Candidate would act as point of contact for clients, oversee project design and manage staff, as well as to mentor less experienced positions. Position requires strong communication with support staff, clients and governmental agencies. The candidate will be involved in marketing, project reporting, forecasting and client invoicing. 
 
What you will do:
  • Further develop and mentor members of the Site Development/Public Works Team
  • Team performance (production, profitability, quality, staffing, etc.)
  • Maintain and further develop client relationships throughout Central Florida including FDOT and multiple Cities and Counties
  • Identify business opportunities and lead successful pursuits
  • Directly manage projects and oversee project managers on various projects
  • Work closely with other Halff leaders and manage resources to successfully workshare across the company on multiple projects
What you will need:
  • Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Licensed PE in Florida or could be obtained within 6 months
  • 8 years of Public Works/Land Development experience
  • Strong people Leader skills and the ability to maintain client relations
  • Ability to work independently and make significant, effective decisions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong Project management experience
Preferred qualifications:
  • Business Development and local connections preferred
  • An understanding of AutoCAD, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, ICPR a plus
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.
 
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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