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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for public infrastructure in Arizona is $55.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.81 and $64.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Public Infrastructure vs Civil Engineer?

AspectPublic InfrastructureCivil Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degrees, certifications in infrastructure planningEngineering degrees, PE license, civil engineering certifications
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, construction sites, urban planning officesDesign firms, construction sites, consulting agencies
Industry UsagePlanning and managing large-scale public projectsDesigning, analyzing, and overseeing civil projects

Public Infrastructure focuses on planning, developing, and maintaining large-scale public projects like roads, bridges, and water systems. Civil Engineers design and analyze these structures, often working on the technical aspects. While both roles require engineering credentials and often overlap in work environments, Public Infrastructure emphasizes project management and policy, whereas Civil Engineers focus on technical design and analysis.

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Public infrastructure professionals plan, design, and maintain essential systems such as roads, bridges, water supply, and public transportation to support community needs. They often work with engineers, urban planners, and government agencies to ensure infrastructure safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

What is a job in public infrastructure?

A job in public infrastructure involves planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining public facilities such as roads, bridges, water systems, and utilities. These roles often require knowledge of engineering, project management, and safety standards, and may involve working with government agencies or private contractors. Professionals in this field help ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of community infrastructure.

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Infographic showing various Public Infrastructure job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,718 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Senior Project Manager, Public Works & Local Infrastructure

Halff Associates, Inc.

Mesa, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Public Works & Local Infrastructure, Phoenix, AZ
Halff has an opening for a Civil Engineer, with their Arizona PE License, to be a Project Manager on our growing Public Works & Local Infrastructure team based out of our Phoenix, AZ office. The ideal candidate would bring at least 12 or more years of experience in public works, municipal roadway, drainage, detention, water/wastewater utility design, and/or utilities design. The position will be for a Senior Project Manager interested in managing design and construction for a wide range of public and private infrastructure projects. Projects include, yet not limited to, roadways, drainage systems, water and wastewater pipelines, civil site work and associated civil improvements in land development as well as public parks and trails facilities. 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.
What you will do:
  • This role will be responsible for managing and overseeing the design and construction of infrastructure projects for the Public Works & Local Infrastructure practice.
  • This position requires strong design and project management experience and knowledge of working with local entities.
  • The role will have a large amount of autonomy in managing other professional engineers, engineers-in-training, and CAD designers.
  • Manage design and plan production as well as manage clients and supervise technical staff through workshare opportunities with various practices and offices at Halff.
  • This position shall value and be active in professional organizations that benefit the Public Works Industry.
  • Develop a network of municipal clients and teaming partners.
  • Develop and manage project scope, personnel, budgets, schedules and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
  • Manage other consultant teams and the workload of design staff including Engineers, EITSs, and technical staff that contribute to the growth and safety of Arizona.
  • Report on project progress and budgets.
  • Work with the Public Works & Local Infrastructure Team Leader and Operations Managers in business development activities.

What you will need:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Arizona
  • At least 12 years of experience in public works, municipal roadway, drainage, detention, water/wastewater utility design, and/or utilities design.
  • Good technical writing and communication skills
  • Experience in project scope development, professional services fee development and staffing projections
  • Experience in producing winning project proposals as lead professional/project manager
  • 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
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred

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 & Local Infrastructure services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team
Halff Public Works & Local Infrastructure Services
  • Asset Management
  • Construction Management and Inspection
  • Facilities
  • Parks and Trails
  • Public Infrastructure
  • SUE/Survey
  • Traffic and ITS
  • Transportation/Roadway
  • Water and Wastewater Drainage
  • Water Resources

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, Georgia and Arizona. 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.
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