Civil Engineering Senior Project Manager

Join the TAIT Team!

About TAIT

Welcome to TAIT, where innovation meets legacy! As a premier civil engineering, architectural design, and real estate development firm, we're not just shaping skylines; we're developing communities across the United States. Celebrating our 60th anniversary since our founding in 1964, TAIT leads the industry in designing master-planned communities, groundbreaking hospitality ventures, and cutting-edge urban infill projects. From industrial distribution centers to transportation networks, utilities, and public works, our work is at the forefront of progress. Join our team and unlock unparalleled career growth opportunities, comprehensive training, top-tier benefits, and a supportive work-life balance. Recognized as a Top Workplace since 2016, your journey with us promises to shape the future. Embrace flexibility with remote, hybrid, or in-person work arrangements, ensuring your success both personally and professionally. Your future begins here at TAIT.

Position Description

The Civil Engineering Senior Project Manager will have at least 10+ years’ experience with Land Development and/or Public Works projects. The Senior Project Manager will be a registered Professional Engineer in the state of CA. Duties include but are not limited to initial project research, plan production and management of plan production staff, plan processing and management of plan processing efforts, construction administration, and project closeout efforts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead project teams, provide technical guidance and set clear objectives.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure accountability.
• Collaborate with consultants and design teams for smooth project execution.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and handle contract changes.
• Support business development by preparing proposals and qualifications.
• Develop and manage staff, defining roles and responsibilities.
• Prepare engineering reports and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct calculations, cost estimates, and develop work plans.
• Coordinate client management and marketing efforts.
• Prepare presentations, conduct site visits, and document findings.
• Oversee hydrology, hydraulic, and flood analysis, maintaining client relationships.
• Lead client calls, prepare forecasts, and cost estimates.
• Propose construction alternatives and maintain regulatory knowledge.
• Develop schedules, track progress, and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with departments, consultants, and agencies, and lead project meetings.
• Develop and uphold engineering design standards and guidelines.

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.

Preferred 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 Requirements

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range $130,000/yr - $150,000/yr

Benefits

TAIT 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:

• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
• Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
• Dental Plans with little to no deductible
• Vision PPO plan that’s accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
• Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
• Support for professional growth and development.
• Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)

______________________________________________________________

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

California Applicants - view the CA Privacy Notice here before submitting your application.