Sr. Project Manager, Transportation Infrastructure

What You Will Do: GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Manager, Transportation to join our Transportation Group in any one of our Texas locations to include, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth Area and/or Houston. This role follows a hybrid work model. GFT has shaped infrastructure and improved communities since 1915, bringing a sharp focus on innovative, sustainable, and equitable engineering practices. We understand people desire convenient mobility options that work for their individual needs and provide the freedom to safely and efficiently get to where they are going when they want. As important, supply chains rely on transportation networks to move goods efficiently. As our world becomes more interconnected, transportation continues to be the underlying fabric woven throughout society that propels communities forward What you’ll be challenged to do: As a Sr. Project Manager, Transportation for roadway, municipal, transit and aviation clients while also providing effective and efficient management of day-to-day operations within the transportation team, while also providing effective and efficient management of day-to-day operations within the transportation team. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain a close working relationship with all discipline leads, department heads, other project managers, project controls staff, and construction personnel.
• Oversee and manage the overall engineering and design and delivery on both conventional and design-build projects for roads and highway
• Maintain a high level of technical quality on the projects.
• Take an active role in identifying new business and participate in the proposal process, and remaining involved to technical and client oversight on throughout the life of the project.
• Identify new opportunities by leveraging professional network in the region and assist in growing the business.
• Mentor project staff and participate in the hiring process.
• Serve as a functional manager for an engineering team, responsible for career development and performance reviews.
• Provide technical expertise, you will ensure the highest quality of engineering is put forth to meet all design criteria requirements.

Education | Experience: What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering related technical field
• At least 15+ years of design and project management delivery experience on heavy transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience meeting operations business goals, client management, win strategies, bid preparation.
• Must have a proven track record of successful delivery for road/highway projects according to TxDOT standards – conventional and design/build project execution
• Texas PE is required.

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $175,000 - $210,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. • Tuition reimbursement for continued education. • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations • Incentive compensation for eligible positions. Company Overview: At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT. Location: Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio TX Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time