Public Works Project Manager

Overview

Lead the Vision, Build the Future — Drive Development as a Project Manager T’s Public Works Project Managers don’t just manage projects—they help shape communities. As a key leader in our engineering team, you’ll guide the design and delivery of public roadway and utility improvements that improve everyday life. You’ll have both the autonomy and support to lead meaningful projects, develop strong client relationships, and mentor emerging talent.

• Lead public infrastructure projects from proposal through completion—balancing technical execution, schedules, and budgets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; prepare proposals, negotiate fees, and ensure ongoing satisfaction.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to develop comprehensive, high-quality designs.
• Navigate plan approvals with public agencies and ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Mentor and manage design engineers and CAD staff, delegating responsibilities while fostering professional growth.
• Perform technical oversight and problem-solving, applying sound engineering principles.
• Support business development initiatives alongside senior leadership.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Current Colorado P.E. license.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience designing public roadway infrastructure projects and developing construction specifications.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Project Manager role, with a proven ability to lead teams and manage deliverables.
• Deep knowledge of civil engineering design standards in a municipal context.

• Experience as an on-call engineer for local municipalities.
• Field experience coordinating with contractors and conducting construction inspections.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; skilled in preparing grading, utility, and site plans.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to walk job sites and carry survey equipment if needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to project sites.

Salary range for position: $100,000/yr - $140,000/yr

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 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 a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life with a rewarding career.

Benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
• Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental Plans with low or no deductible
• Vision PPO plan
• 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 including vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace
• Maternity and Paternity leave options
• Support for professional growth and development
• Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)

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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.

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