Senior Civil Project Manager

Tait & Associates, Inc.•Loveland, CO

3d•$115,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Senior Civil Project Manager leads civil engineering land development projects from kickoff through completion, based in TAIT’s Loveland, Colorado office. The role combines civil design, client partnership, project management, and team leadership, with responsibility for directing designers and support staff and turning client visions into built projects. The Project Manager oversees technical design and plan preparation, identifies design criteria, resolves project challenges using engineering calculations and applicable standards, and establishes project controls to support quality, accuracy, profitability, schedules, and staff coordination. The role also manages plan processing and public-agency approvals, client communications and commercial matters, and the development of engineers and CAD staff. TAIT describes its work environment as family-oriented and offers flexible work schedule options, including remote, hybrid, and in-person arrangements.

Requirements

B.S. in Civil Engineering.
Active Colorado P.E. license.
10+ years of experience in technical applications, project management, and staff interaction.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for land development design, including grading, drainage, streets, sewers, storm drains, and utilities.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to apply civil engineering principles in a service-oriented business environment.
Experience preparing grading plans, utility plans, site plans, and preliminary cost estimates.
Excellent communication and organizational skills for working with clients, agencies, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams and oversee efficient design and plan preparation from kickoff through completion.
Identify design criteria and solve project challenges using engineering calculations and applicable design standards.
Establish project controls to maintain technical quality, accuracy, profitability, schedules, and staff coordination.
Lead plan processing and coordinate project approvals with public agencies.
Manage client communication, proposals, scope and fee negotiations, billing, collections, and change orders.
Manage and mentor design engineers and CAD staff in engineering procedures, standards, and techniques.

Benefits

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