Public Works Project Manager

at  Tait Associates Inc

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Public Works Project Manager leads a team of engineering designers and communicates with Clients to manage and complete projects. The position will manage public roadways and utility improvement projects. This position works closely with seasoned leaders and project team members to manage project deliverables, deadlines, and budgets.
We pride ourselves on giving Project Managers both the flexibility and the support required to instill ownership of their TAIT projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, exceptional project management skills, and a passion for enhancing public spaces.

Essential Duties & 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.

Minimum Experience

• 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.

Preferred Education and Skills Experience

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Walk job site locations as needed.
• Carry survey equipment if needed on job sites.
• Valid & current Driver’s License.
• Ability to drive a vehicle to job sites if required.

• 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