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Public Works Project Manager

United States, Corona 100000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 20, 2026
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Lead the Vision, Build the Future — Drive Development as a Project Manager at TAIT. At TAIT, our 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.

Job Responsibility

  • Interface daily with clients, develop proposals, negotiate scopes and fees, ensure timely billing and collections and change orders
  • Spearhead plan processing at public agencies
  • Manage project staff to include design engineers and CAD operators, with the ability to mentor junior design staff in basic engineering procedures and techniques
  • Assign tasks and keep the team on track and within budget
  • Identify design criteria and oversee efficient design and plan preparation
  • Assist team members with design tasks to help develop skills
  • Assist the Director with marketing and client development for the Division
  • Solve design problems using engineering calculations and following general design standards
  • Establish project controls and ensure accuracy and quality in plans
  • ensure technical quality, profitability, schedule, project staff coordination, client communications and follow-up

Requirements

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering
  • Current CA P.E. license required
  • Ability and experience writing construction specifications
  • Valid & current Driver’s License
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Current knowledge and familiarity using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Expertise in the preparation of grading plans, utility plans, site plans and the preparation of preliminary cost estimates
  • strong design skills using AutoCAD and Civil 3D for land development design
  • Ability to apply proven principles of civil engineering within the context of an aggressive service-oriented business environment
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to function in a position of high visibility both internal and external to the company
  • superior leadership and interpersonal abilities
  • Minimum 6-10 years’ experience in a Project Manager position with experience in public roadway and utility improvement design
  • Minimum 6-10 years’ experience designing public roadway infrastructure projects and writing construction specifications
  • Minimum 6-10 years’ experience in a Project Manager position with exposure to technical applications, management of projects and staff interaction
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience designing public roadway infrastructure projects
  • Previous experience in Land Development design projects with private and public works

What we offer

  • Flexible Work Schedule Options
  • 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
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • ID Theft Protection & Monitoring
  • 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
  • Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace
  • Maternity and Paternity leave time options
  • Support for professional growth and development
  • Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)

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