Civil Engineering Project Manager

Tait & Associates, Inc.•Corona, CA

9d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

TAIT is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead land development projects from start to finish, oversee design and plan preparation, and coordinate project teams and client relationships. The role includes supporting the Division Director with marketing and client development, managing project quality, profitability, schedules, staffing, and communications, and guiding agency plan processing. The Project Manager will also mentor junior design staff and contribute to proposals, scopes, fees, billing, collections, and change orders.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Current California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
5–7 years minimum experience in a responsible position, with exposure to technical applications, project management, and staff interaction.
Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D design skills for land development, including grading, drainage, streets, sewers, storm drains, and utilities.
Ability to apply civil engineering principles in an aggressive, service-oriented business environment.
Expertise preparing grading plans, utility plans, site plans, and preliminary cost estimates.
Superior leadership and interpersonal abilities.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, and comfort working in a highly visible role both inside and outside the company.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director with marketing and client development for the Division.
Identify design criteria and oversee efficient design and plan preparation.
Solve design problems using engineering calculations and general design standards.
Establish project controls and ensure plan accuracy and quality.
Ensure technical quality, profitability, schedules, project staff coordination, client communications, and follow-up.
Lead plan processing at public agencies.
Interface daily with clients; develop proposals, negotiate scopes and fees, ensure timely billing and collections, and manage change orders.
Manage design engineers and CAD operators, and mentor junior design staff in basic engineering procedures and techniques.

Benefits

Medical insurance options, including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Flexible work schedule options, including remote, hybrid, and in-person arrangements.
Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Annual Strava and Headspace memberships for health and wellness.
Maternity and paternity leave options.
Professional growth and development support.
Corporate Lodging Program (CLC).
ID theft protection and monitoring.
Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness plans.