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Area Leader, NYC Water

GFT.
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2027

GFT is seeking an experienced Area Leader, NYC Water with strong technical expertise to join our Water and Environmental Business Group in New York, NY. We offer a hybrid work model and flexible scheduling options; candidates must be able to regularly go into our Manhattan office.  

 

With decades of experience providing solutions to complex water challenges, GFT is ranked among top water treatment design firms by ENR. Join us as we continue to provide innovation solutions to address the complexities in water and wastewater treatment.  

 

What you’ll be challenged to do:

In this role you will lead or support the conceptualization, design and construction administration of water/wastewater infrastructure projects across the region.

 

This represents an excellent career opportunity for a proven self-starter capable of leading medium to large scale projects with a customer-centric mentality with an emphasis on delivery quality at the highest level. 

 

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

  • Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, designing, and administering construction of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities, with clients and projects primarily in the region.
  • Demonstrating flexibility by traveling periodically within the region to support client base.
  • Engaging in client interactions, delivering presentations, and coordinating project activities.
  • Managing project assignments and tasks across multiple disciplines, including developing and implementing study and design standards, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and tracking project schedules.
  • Coordinating work activities and communicating with municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
  • Overseeing construction contract management and observation services.
  • Preparing technical reports and permit applications.
  • Demonstrating professional technical writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Staying actively involved in the engineering industry, particularly within the water/wastewater sector.

What you will bring to our firm: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred.
  • 10-15 years of experience in the water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing studies, plans, and specifications for water and/or wastewater infrastructure (e.g., treatment and collection/distribution projects).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or New York
  • Experience supporting NYC DEP projects required
  • Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is strongly preferred.
  • Strong team player with excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver effective client presentations and prepare detailed written reports.
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.

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 GFT.

 

Location: New York, NYCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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Salary : $140,000 - $175,000

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