Public Works Project Manager

Summary

Join the TAIT team as a Public Works Project Manager, leading a team of engineers and communicating with clients to manage and complete public roadway and utility improvement projects. You will manage project deliverables, deadlines, and budgets, working closely with seasoned leaders and team members. The ideal candidate possesses a strong civil engineering background, exceptional project management skills, and a passion for enhancing public spaces. TAIT offers flexibility and support, allowing project managers ownership of their projects. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Embrace flexibility with remote, hybrid, or in-person work arrangements.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Current CO P.E. license
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods applicable to a municipal setting
• Minimum 5 years’ experience designing public roadway infrastructure projects and writing construction specifications
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Project Manager position with exposure to technical applications, management of projects and staff interaction
• Ability to apply principles of civil engineering within the context of a service-oriented business environment
• Walk job site locations as needed
• Carry survey equipment if needed on job sites
• Valid & current Driver’s License
• Ability to drive a vehicle to job sites if required

Responsibilities

• Interface daily with Clients, develop proposals, negotiate scopes and fees
• Responsibly spearhead plan processing at public agencies
• Coordinate with external consultants to develop comprehensive designs and strategies to exceed Client’s expectations
• Manage project staff including Design Engineers and CAD Operators, with the ability to mentor junior staff; delegate tasks maintaining schedule and budget
• Identify design criteria and oversee efficient design and plan preparation; engage with team members in design to develop skills
• Assist Leadership Team with marketing and client development
• Solve design problems using engineering calculations and general design standards
• Establish project controls and ensure quality in plans and service
• Ensure timely scope adjustments and invoicing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience acting as an on-call Engineer with local municipalities
• Experience performing construction inspections and coordinating with Contractors
• Expertise in the preparation of grading plans, utility plans, site plans for land development design using AutoCAD and Civil 3D and the preparation of cost estimates
• Refined leadership and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to function in a position of high visibility, both internal and external to the company

Benefits

• $90,000/yr - $130,000/yr
• 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)
• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person