Civil Engineering Project Manager

Summary

Join the TAIT team as a Civil Engineering Project Manager and lead a team in transforming client visions into reality. This multifaceted role combines client liaison, civil design, and team leadership. You will manage projects, prepare engineering reports and analyses, design plans, and develop cost estimates. The position also involves business development and mentoring junior staff. TAIT offers a supportive work environment with flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, or in-person) and a comprehensive benefits package. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and advance your career within a reputable firm.

Requirements

• 5+ years of civil engineering experience
• 5+ years’ experience in Project Management role
• Current CA P.E. license required

Responsibilities

• 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 project tracking and solicit new 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

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Public Works project management experience is a plus
• Land development experience preferred
• Valid & current Driver’s License
• Strong design skills for public works and land development projects including the areas of grading, drainage, streets, sewers, storm drains and utilities
• Ability to apply proven principles of civil engineering within the context of an aggressive service-oriented business environment
• Expertise in the preparation of grading plans, utility plans, site plans and cost estimates
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to function in a position of high visibility both internal and external to the company. Superior leadership and interpersonal abilities
• Current knowledge and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Attending client meetings at job site locations or TAIT offices as needed
• Ability to drive a vehicle to job sites

Benefits

• 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
• Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)