POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Civil Project Manager Public Works will lead our team of designers and staff to transform the dreams of our clients into reality. The position is a composite of many jobs - client liaison, civil designer and team leader. This role is responsible for project management, preparing engineering reports and analyses, design and preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of clients and Public Works projects. Projects may include mentoring team members on AutoCAD Civil 3D. In this role, the Project Manager will also be responsible for obtaining new Public Works business (seller-doer). We pride ourselves on giving project managers both the flexibility and the support required to run and own TAIT projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Will 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.

Minimum Work Experience

• 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.

Minimum Education and Skills Experience

• 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

Physical/Additional Requirements

• 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.

• Will 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