What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Project Manager position at GFT Infrastructure, Inc.?
GFT is seeking a Highway Project Manager for our New Jersey offices. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our East Brunswick, NJ, Morristown, NJ or Marlton, NJ office.
Working on theroadway teamatGFT 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:
Roadway projects are essential to building strong communities. From reducing traffic congestion and improving public safety to supporting access to healthcare, education, and employment, these projects create smoother, more reliable travel for all users, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Join us to lead impactful projects that connect neighborhoods, promote economic growth, and create infrastructure that benefits everyone.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Managing full project lifecycle including conceptual development through final design and construction support
- Supervise engineering design tasks for roadway projects on both traditional design/bid/build and design/build contracts
- Develop scopes of work and cost proposals, prepare progress reports, and manage budgets and schedules
- Develop plans, reports, specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages
- Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and external stakeholders
- Manage projects and tasks with multi-disciplined teams
- Assist in writing proposals
- Manage projects in accordance with GFT's Quality Management System
- Foster New Jersey client relationships
What you'll bring to our firm:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer in New Jersey, or eligible to obtain New Jersey PE licensure through reciprocity within 3 to 6 months.
- Minimum of 10 years of related highway design experience
- Exposure to project management tasks, including preparing scope/fee, developing progress reports, and budget and schedule management
- New Jersey client, subconsultant, and external stakeholder relationships
- Familiarity with AASHTO, NJDOT, and NJTA standards
- Hands on experience using the latest CADD/Design Software (OpenRoads or Civil 3D) required
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Writing samples may be requested for this position.
Compensation:
The range for this position is salary range is $130,000-$180,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
- 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
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Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including veterans and disability status.
Salary : $130,000 - $180,000