Office Principal, Sr. Project Manager (Transportation)

GFT Inc. is looking to fill a Senior Project Manager / Office Principal position in our Tallahassee, FL office. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Tallahassee, FL office. This is a full-time position.

 

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Senior Project Manager, Office Principal, you will manage the project team through full project lifecycle on projects and scopes of service involving moderate risk and complexity that are generally multi-practice in nature.

 

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

• Manages subconsultants, subcontractors, and joint venture partners.
• Market and develop business aligned with company goals.
• Provides direction and influences the actions of team members.
• 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 highways.
• Maintain a high level of technical quality on the projects.
• Take an active role in identifying new business and participating in the proposal process and remaining involved to technical and client oversight throughout the life of the project.
• Identify new opportunities by leveraging professional networks in the region and assisting 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, ensuring the highest quality of engineering is put forth to meet all design criteria requirements.
• Serve as the Project Manager or Principal for a variety of engineering projects in design and/or PD&E

What you will bring to our firm:  

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related technical field.
• At least 15 years of design and project management delivery experience on heavy transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience meeting operational business goals, client management, win strategies, and bid preparation.
• Must have a proven track record of successful delivery for road/highway projects according to FDOT standards – conventional and design/build project execution.
• Professional Engineering License in the State of Florida Required.

  Compensation:

• The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000. 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.

 

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™ 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: Tallahassee, FLCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

 

"California Applicants"Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

 

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Salary : $150,000 - $200,000