TAIT & Associates is hiring a
Public Works Project Manager

Summary

The job is for a Public Works Project Manager at TAIT, a civil engineering, architectural design, and real estate development firm. The role involves managing public roadways and utility improvement projects, interfacing with clients, developing proposals, coordinating with external consultants, managing project staff, and ensuring quality in plans and service.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Current CO P.E. license requires 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

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

• 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)