Civil Engineering Senior Public Works Project Manager Job at Tait & Associates, Inc., Rancho Cordova, CA

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  • Tait & Associates, Inc.
  • Rancho Cordova, CA

Job Description

Make Your Mark on Public Infrastructure — Lead the Way at TAIT
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.
Build smarter systems, stronger communities, and a lasting career at TAIT.

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
What You Bring
  • 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
Additional Requirements
  • Valid CA driver’s license
  • Ability to visit job sites and attend in-person meetings as needed
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
  • 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 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)

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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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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours

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