Project Manager-Highway

GFT is seeking a Project Manager-Highway to support a variety of projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This role requires regular attendance on-site at Maryland State Highway Administration’s Chestertown, MD office.

Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

Initially, this role will report to Maryland State Highway Administration, District 2 Offices in Chestertown, MD as a Project Manager supplementing agency staff. Day-to-day supervision will be given by Maryland SHA representatives. Initial duties will include developing and managing the District 2 “Fund 77 Program” and other highway projects that may include geometric improvements, safety improvements, ADA compliance upgrades, roadway widening, and sidewalk projects.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Project Manager-Highway who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

In this capacity, the successful candidate may be responsible for the following:

• Participate in negotiating contract scopes and fees
• Help to prepare contracts and related documents
• Manage the project process
• Lead and participate in project kick-off meetings, as required
• Develop, coordinate and efficiently manage resources to complete the scopes of service
• Coordinate and manage the efforts of consultants
• Prepare or assist in preparing project status reports
• Monitor project budgets
• Develop and review design calculations
• Maintain communication with the internal/external stakeholders
• Prepare or assist in preparing project schedules. Maintain or provide information for maintaining project schedules
• Identify and control changes in scopes in accordance with the PEP
• Identify and control risks
• Ensure timely invoices and payments
• Approve invoices for billing
• Coordinate, manage and/or assist in project closeout activities

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering field required
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to analyze and solve problems efficiently and effectively
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we prefer you bring:

• 10 + years of industry experience preferred
• Maryland Professional Engineers Licensure Preferred
• Master’s Degree preferred

Compensation:

The Salary range for this position is $105,000-$135,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• 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.

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 of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Chestertown, MD

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $105,000-$135,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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