Civil Engineering Senior Public Works Project Manager

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About TAIT Welcome to TAIT, where innovation meets legacy!

As a premier civil engineering, architectural design, and real estate development firm, we're not just shaping skylines; we're developing communities across the United States.

Since our founding in 1964, TAIT leads the industry in designing master-planned communities, groundbreaking hospitality ventures, and cutting-edge urban infill projects.

From industrial distribution centers to transportation networks, utilities, and public works, our work is at the forefront of progress.

Join our team and unlock unparalleled career growth opportunities, comprehensive training, top-tier benefits, and a supportive work-life balance.

Recognized as a Top Workplace since 2016, your journey with us promises to shape the future.

Embrace flexibility with remote, hybrid, or in-person work arrangements, ensuring your success both personally and professionally.

Your future begins here at TAIT.   Position Description The Civil Project Manager Public Works will lead our team of designers and staff to transform the dreams of our clients into reality.

The position is a composite of many jobs - client liaison, civil designer and team leader.

This role is responsible for project management, preparing engineering reports and analyses, design and preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of clients and Public Works projects.

Projects may include mentoring team members on AutoCAD Civil 3D.

In this role, the Project Manager will also be responsible for obtaining new Public Works business (seller-doer).

We pride ourselves on giving project managers both the flexibility and the support required to run and own TAIT projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 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.

Minimum Work Experience 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.

Minimum Education and Skills Experience 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 Physical / Additional Requirements 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 and Benefits Salary range $130,000 / yr - $150,000 / yr   Benefits 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 valuable and affordable options for health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits.

TAIT’s core value is its culture of kindness.

With this, you’ll find a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life with a rewarding career.

Here are some benefits you can find when you join the TAIT Team :

• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage) Dental Plans with little to no deductible Vision PPO plan that’s accepted widely from local offices to large retailers 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 to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members Support for professional growth and development.
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