What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Project Manager position at TAIT & Associates, Inc?
Lead the Vision, Build the Future — Drive Development as a Project Manager at TAIT
Why TAIT?
Role at a Glance
At TAIT, our Public Works Project Managers don’t just manage projects—they help shape communities. As a key leader in our engineering team, you’ll guide the design and delivery of public roadway and utility improvements that improve everyday life. You’ll have both the autonomy and support to lead meaningful projects, develop strong client relationships, and mentor emerging talent.
What You’ll Do
Salary range for position: $100,000/yr - $140,000/yr
Why TAIT?
- Strategic Leadership — Own projects from start to finish with autonomy and support
- Multifaceted Role — Blend design, team leadership, and client collaboration
- Technical Mastery — Lead complex land development using Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Career Growth — Mentor engineers and grow with a collaborative team
- Real Impact — Shape infrastructure across grading, drainage, and utilities
Role at a Glance
At TAIT, our Public Works Project Managers don’t just manage projects—they help shape communities. As a key leader in our engineering team, you’ll guide the design and delivery of public roadway and utility improvements that improve everyday life. You’ll have both the autonomy and support to lead meaningful projects, develop strong client relationships, and mentor emerging talent.
What You’ll Do
- Lead public infrastructure projects from proposal through completion—balancing technical execution, schedules, and budgets.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships; prepare proposals, negotiate fees, and ensure ongoing satisfaction.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to develop comprehensive, high-quality designs.
- Navigate plan approvals with public agencies and ensure compliance with all requirements.
- Mentor and manage design engineers and CAD staff, delegating responsibilities while fostering professional growth.
- Perform technical oversight and problem-solving, applying sound engineering principles.
- Support business development initiatives alongside senior leadership.
- B.S. in Civil Engineering.
- Current Colorado P.E. license.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience designing public roadway infrastructure projects and developing construction specifications.
- At least 3 years’ experience in a Project Manager role, with a proven ability to lead teams and manage deliverables.
- Deep knowledge of civil engineering design standards in a municipal context.
- Experience as an on-call engineer for local municipalities.
- Field experience coordinating with contractors and conducting construction inspections.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; skilled in preparing grading, utility, and site plans.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to walk job sites and carry survey equipment if needed.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to project sites.
Salary range for position: $100,000/yr - $140,000/yr
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000