Civil Engineering Senior Public Works Project Manager
Quick Summary
Make Your Mark on Public Infrastructure — Lead the Way at TAITWhy TAIT? Project Ownership — Own projects from proposal to final delivery. Civic Impact — Build vital infrastructure across roads,
Why TAIT?
- Project Ownership — Own projects from proposal to final delivery.
- Civic Impact — Build vital infrastructure across roads, utilities, and land development
- Client Growth — Grow our reach by building strong agency relationships.
- Leadership Role — Mentor teams and drive technical excellence
- Culture That Supports — Work in a collaborative culture that values your impact.
Role at a Glance
TAIT is looking for a Senior Civil Project Manager to lead public works and land development projects from vision through completion. You'll serve as both a project leader and client liaison—managing scope, design, and delivery while mentoring team members and driving new business through agency outreach. This is a hands-on role with room to grow, backed by a company that gives you real ownership of your work.
What You’ll Do
- Identify and pursue new public agency opportunities
- Lead civil engineering design and project management for public works and private development
- Oversee project scope, budget, scheduling, and plan production
- Manage and mentor a team of engineers and CAD staff
- Build and maintain client relationships, proposals, and contracts
- Ensure quality, compliance, and profitability across projects
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders
- California PE license (required)
- 10+ years of civil engineering experience, with public works focus
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)
- Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive problem-solver
- Valid CA driver’s license
- Ability to visit job sites and attend in-person meetings as needed
Salary range $130,000/yr - $150,000/yr
What We Offer
~2 min readTAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development. Our benefits package includes valuable and affordable options for health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits. TAIT’s core value is its culture of kindness. With this, you’ll find a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life with a rewarding career. Here are some benefits you can find when you join the TAIT Team:
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- August 25, 2026
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 29, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 3
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- September 29, 2026
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