Public Works Project Manager

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Loveland, CO, USA
In-Office
100K-140K Annually
Senior level
News + Entertainment
The Role
Lead public roadway and utility infrastructure projects from proposal through completion, overseeing technical design, schedules, budgets, approvals, client relationships, consultants, and business development. Mentor engineers and CAD staff, provide engineering oversight, prepare proposals and specifications, and coordinate with public agencies, contractors, and municipalities. The role requires a Colorado Professional Engineer license, civil engineering expertise, and local travel to project sites.
Summary Generated by Built In
Lead the Vision, Build the Future — Drive Development as a Project Manager at TAIT
Why TAIT?
  • Strategic Leadership — Own projects from start to finish with autonomy and support
  • Multifaceted Role — Blend design, team leadership, and client collaboration
  • Technical Mastery — Lead complex land development using Civil 3D and AutoCAD
  • Career Growth — Mentor engineers and grow with a collaborative team
  • Real Impact — Shape infrastructure across grading, drainage, and utilities
From vision to reality—lead the transformation at TAIT.
Role at a Glance
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.

What You’ll Do
  • 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.
What You’ll Need
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to walk job sites and carry survey equipment if needed.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to project sites.
Salary and Benefits
Salary range for position: $100,000/yr - $140,000/yr

 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
  • Current Colorado Professional Engineer license
  • At least 5 years of experience designing public roadway infrastructure projects
  • Experience developing construction specifications
  • At least 3 years of experience as a Project Manager
  • Demonstrated 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
  • Skill 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
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The Company
HQ: Lititz, PA
613 Employees
Year Founded: 1978

What We Do

TAIT sets the standard for world-class live experiences. We bring extraordinary ideas to life, collaborating on visionary concepts and delivering precision engineering, technical innovation, manufacturing, and production. We engineer complex movement for artists, brands, performing arts spaces, and venues around the world with our industry leading show control and automation technology. We are a global team of planners, creative engineers, fabricators, technologists, and producers, with over 1200 employees in 17 office locations. We have worked in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space. Our clients include Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, The Metropolitan Opera House, NASA, National Geographic, Beyoncé, and The Olympics. In addition to the core custom project business, the TAIT Group includes like-minded companies operating as one cohesive group in the live experience space. Our team shares a passion for creating ground-breaking experiences, and together, our work makes lasting memories for hundreds of thousands of people. The TAIT Group includes productionglue, Kinesys, ITEC Entertainment, and the Thinkwell Group.

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