Senior Project Manager

Summary

Join the TAIT team as a Civil Project Manager in Public Works, leading a team to deliver exceptional results for clients. This multifaceted role blends client liaison, civil design, and team leadership, encompassing project management, report preparation, design, plan creation, cost estimation, and business development. You will manage project scope, budgets, and schedules, ensuring contract fulfillment and profitability. The position requires proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, a California PE license with 10+ years of experience, and strong communication and leadership skills. TAIT offers a supportive work environment with flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package. This is an opportunity to shape the future with a leading firm.

Requirements

• 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

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 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

Benefits

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