Civil Engineering Senior Public Works Project Manager

Overview

Join the TAIT Team! Welcome to TAIT, where innovation meets legacy. As a premier civil engineering, architectural design, and real estate development firm, TAIT leads the industry in designing master-planned communities, groundbreaking hospitality ventures, and cutting-edge urban infill projects. Since 1964, TAIT has worked on industrial distribution centers, transportation networks, utilities, and public works, shaping communities across the United States. We offer opportunity for career growth, comprehensive training, top-tier benefits, and a supportive work-life balance.

TAIT has been recognized as a Top Workplace since 2016. We offer flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, or in-person options. Your future begins here at TAIT.

Position Description

The Civil Project Manager Public Works will lead our team of designers and staff to transform client dreams into reality. The role combines client liaison, civil design, and team leadership. Responsibilities include project management, preparing engineering reports and analyses, and designing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Public Works projects and other clients. Projects may include mentoring team members on AutoCAD Civil 3D.

The Project Manager will also be responsible for obtaining new Public Works business (seller-doer). We provide project managers with the flexibility and support to run and own TAIT projects.

• Will assist the Director with marketing and client development for the Division.
• Manage a variety of civil engineering public works projects and private land development projects.
• Track project scope, budgets and schedules to ensure fulfillment of contract commitments and profitability. Identify design criteria and oversee efficient design and plan preparation.
• Solve design problems using engineering calculations and following general design standards.
• Establish project controls and ensure accuracy and quality in plans.
• Ensure technical quality, profitability, schedule, project staff coordination, client communications and follow-up.
• Spearhead public works agency project tracking and solicit new public works project opportunities.
• Interface daily with our clients, develop proposals, negotiate scopes and fees, ensure timely billing and collections and change orders.
• Manage project staff to include design engineers and CAD operators, with the ability to mentor junior design staff in basic engineering procedures and techniques.
• This is not a full list; additional duties as assigned.

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Licensed PE in California with 10+ years of experience.
• Skilled in producing accurate construction plans and reports.
• Able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Experienced in client interaction and leading diverse staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear, concise engineering information.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and deadline management skills; capable of training staff and ensuring quality.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and ready to take on additional responsibilities.
• Proactively communicate and build strong client relationships.
• Troubleshoot and implement solutions effectively, with thorough documentation.

• Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills

• Valid and current CA driver s license
• Drive to job sites, client meetings, or city offices for plan submittals.
• Walk job site locations when needed.
• Occasionally carry, lift, push, pull plans ranging from 1-20lbs.

Salary range $130,000/yr - $150,000/yr

TAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off, and other supplemental benefits. TAIT s culture emphasizes kindness, with a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life. Benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
• Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental Plans with low deductible
• Vision PPO plan
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace
• Maternity and Paternity leave options
• Support for professional growth and development
• Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)

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