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Halff

Director - Public Works

Houston, TX · On-site

Director of Public Works - Houston, TX Halff is seeking a highly skilled Director of Public Works to join our Public Works team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of ...

City of Dayton

Public Works Laborer (Streets Dept.)

Dayton, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Public Works Laborer (Street) Job Summary: The Street Laborer performs labor and a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in maintenance, construction, and repair work. This position is authorized ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for works in Houston, TX is $14.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.75 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Works vs Carpenter?

AspectWorksCarpenter
Required CredentialsVaries; often no formal certification neededTrade certifications or apprenticeships common
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, factories, or workshopsConstruction sites, residential, and commercial buildings
Industry UsageGeneral term for manual labor roles in constructionSpecific skilled trade within construction
Common Search IntentGeneral labor roles, construction workCarpentry, woodworking, building frameworks

Works is a broad term encompassing various manual labor roles in construction and industry, often requiring minimal formal credentials. A carpenter is a specialized tradesperson focusing on woodwork and building frameworks, usually with specific certifications. While both work in construction environments, carpenters have specialized skills, whereas Works can refer to general labor roles.

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Infographic showing various Works job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,286 per year, or $14.6 per hour.

Director - Public Works

Halff

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Halff rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 450 rated engineering

Job description

Director of Public Works – Houston, TX
Halff is seeking a highly skilled Director of Public Works to join our Public Works team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience in public works/roadway design and knowledge of Public Works projects in the Houston area. 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:
  • 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
  • Train and mentor staff
  • Manage project administration and supervision
  • Work in a collaborative 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 transferrable within 2 months
  • At least 12 years of experience in public works/roadway design preferred
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
  • 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.
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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Civil engineering construction

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Richardson, TX, US

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