Full-Time

Senior Public Works Project Manager

Tait & Associates

Tait & Associates

51-200 employees

Engineering, environmental, building, and land development services

Compensation Overview

$130k - $150k/yr

+ 401(k) match

Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

In Person

Job-site visits and in-person meetings are required as needed.

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
CAD
AutoCAD

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Requirements
  • A California Professional Engineer license.
  • At least 10 years of civil engineering experience with a public works focus.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects independently.
  • A valid California driver's license.
  • The ability to visit job sites and attend in-person meetings as needed.
Responsibilities
  • 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 computer-aided design staff.
  • Build and maintain client relationships, proposals, and contracts.
  • Ensure quality, compliance, and profitability across projects.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive problem-solving skills.

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