Public Works Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Loveland (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading civil engineering firm as a Public Works Project Manager. You will lead a team, manage client communications, and oversee public roadway and utility improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong civil engineering background and excellent project management skills. The position offers a supportive work-life balance with flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Flexible Work Options

Professional Development Support

Family-Oriented Policies

Qualifications

• At least 5 years designing public roadway infrastructure.
• Minimum 3 years in a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineering designers and manage client communications.
• Coordinate with external consultants to develop designs.
• Manage project staff and maintain schedules and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Join the TAIT Team!

About TAIT

Welcome to TAIT, where innovation meets legacy! As a premier civil engineering, architectural design, and real estate development firm, we're shaping skylines and developing communities across the United States. Since 1964, TAIT has led in designing master-planned communities, hospitality ventures, urban infill projects, industrial centers, transportation networks, utilities, and public works. Join us for career growth, comprehensive training, top-tier benefits, and a supportive work-life balance. Recognized as a Top Workplace since 2016, we offer flexible remote, hybrid, or in-person work arrangements to support your success.

Position Description

The Public Works Project Manager leads a team of engineering designers, manages client communications, and oversees public roadway and utility improvement projects. The role involves collaboration with experienced leaders to ensure project deliverables, deadlines, and budgets are met. Ideal candidates will have a strong civil engineering background, excellent project management skills, and a passion for enhancing public spaces.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Interface daily with clients, develop proposals, negotiate scopes and fees.
2. Manage plan processing at public agencies.
3. Coordinate with external consultants to develop designs exceeding client expectations.
4. Manage project staff, including mentoring junior staff, delegating tasks, and maintaining schedules and budgets.
5. Identify design criteria, oversee design and plan preparation, and develop team skills.
6. Assist leadership with marketing and client development.
7. Solve design problems using engineering calculations and standards.
8. Establish project controls and ensure quality in plans and services.
9. Manage scope adjustments and invoicing timely manner.

Minimum Experience

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Current CO P.E. license with strong knowledge of civil engineering principles in a municipal setting.
• At least 5 years designing public roadway infrastructure and writing construction specifications.
• Minimum 3 years in a Project Manager role, managing projects and staff.
• Ability to apply civil engineering principles within a service-oriented environment.

Education and Skills

• Experience as an on-call Engineer with local municipalities.
• Experience in construction inspections and contractor coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and cost estimation for land development plans.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk job sites and carry survey equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $90,000 - $130,000 per year.

Benefits

Comprehensive package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and wellness programs. Additional benefits include flexible work options, professional development support, and family-oriented policies.

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