Full-Time

Public Works Project Manager

Tait & Associates

Tait & Associates

51-200 employees

Engineering, environmental, building, and land development services

Compensation Overview

$100k - $150k/yr

Corona, CA, USA

Remote

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 6-10 years of experience in a Project Manager position with experience in public roadway and utility improvement design.
  • A minimum of 6-10 years of experience designing public roadway infrastructure projects and writing construction specifications.
  • A minimum of 6-10 years of experience in a Project Manager position with exposure to technical applications, project management, and staff interaction.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience designing public roadway infrastructure projects.
  • Previous experience in land development design projects with private and public works.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
  • A current California Professional Engineer license.
  • Ability and experience writing construction specifications.
  • A valid and current driver's license.
  • Current knowledge and familiarity using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Expertise in preparing grading plans, utility plans, site plans, and preliminary cost estimates, with strong design skills using AutoCAD and Civil 3D for land development design.
  • Ability to apply proven principles of civil engineering within an aggressive service-oriented business environment.
  • Ability to function in a position of high visibility both internally and externally to the company.
  • Ability to walk job site locations as needed.
  • Ability to carry and utilize survey equipment if needed on job sites.
  • Ability to drive a vehicle to job sites when required.
Responsibilities
  • Interface daily with clients, develop proposals, negotiate scopes and fees, ensure timely billing and collections, and manage change orders.
  • Spearhead plan processing at public agencies.
  • Manage project staff, including design engineers and computer-aided design operators, and 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 their 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, technical quality, profitability, schedule, project staff coordination, client communications, and follow-up.

TAIT & Associates designs and manages the built environment through four disciplines: Engineering, Environmental, Building, and Land. Its services turn concepts into physical infrastructure, safe fueling-system practices, community spaces, and long-term land development. The firm differentiates itself by integrating these four related areas under one family-owned company since 1964, blending technical rigor with community-focused design. Its goal is to improve civilization by creating safe, functional infrastructure and thoughtfully planned spaces for current and future needs.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Humble, Texas

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Top Workplace wins in 2025 support recruiting and retention across a competitive labor market.
  • More than 220 professionals nationwide give TAIT scale for multi-state infrastructure pursuits.
  • Strategic partnership with Recupero in January 2026 broadens land-use and environmental compliance capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Fiedler integration after January 2026 can distract leadership and dilute service quality.
  • No visible moat against larger engineering firms like Jacobs and AECOM on complex public work.
  • A failed energy or fueling expansion leaves TAIT dependent on cyclic real estate development.

What makes Tait & Associates unique

  • 1964 family ownership and 60 years of infrastructure, environmental, and development specialization.
  • January 2026 Fiedler Group acquisition deepens fueling, permitting, and energy infrastructure expertise.
  • June 2026 TAIT launched TAIT Energy for EV charging and battery storage deployments.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget