What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Civil Engineer/ Project Manager position at GFT?
What You Will Do
GFT is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/ Project Manager to support a variety of projects in the West Region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Berkeley office.
Working on the Transportation 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 Transportation projects here.
What You'll Be Challenged To Do
This position will include civil engineering design for a variety of projects, including site development, utilities, rail, storm water management and road/trail design projects. The candidate will be responsible for pursuing and executing work. The successful candidate will have a diverse project background with extensive experience and capable to lead multidiscipline projects. This position has a hybrid work environment.
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior Civil Engineer/ Project Manager 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 will be responsible for the following:
What You Bring To Our Firm
The Salary range for this position is $145,000-$190,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
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: Berkley, CA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $145,000-$190,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
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 withe the California Fair Chance Act.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
GFT is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/ Project Manager to support a variety of projects in the West Region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Berkeley office.
Working on the Transportation 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 Transportation projects here.
What You'll Be Challenged To Do
This position will include civil engineering design for a variety of projects, including site development, utilities, rail, storm water management and road/trail design projects. The candidate will be responsible for pursuing and executing work. The successful candidate will have a diverse project background with extensive experience and capable to lead multidiscipline projects. This position has a hybrid work environment.
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior Civil Engineer/ Project Manager 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 will be responsible for the following:
- Organizes and develops project team to execute specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, project design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and project inspection. Must be able to delegate.
- Technical Lead - Preparation of conceptual design and construction documents using Microstation/Geopak/OpenRoads and AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and preparation of investigative design reports and studies.
- Supervise the work of junior staff as well as maintain a hands-on role in the production of deliverables.
- Shows understanding of project team management, develops project scope of work, estimating manpower needs, prepare project schedules, and tracks project progress.
- Project coordination with in-house engineering, architects, environmental/planning and outside consultants.
- Reviews project design for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
- Assures the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
- Trains/Mentors junior staff.
What You Bring To Our Firm
- At least 10 years of professional experience on a diverse range of projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
- Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer.
- Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and various engineering software systems
- AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Design experience for site development projects and construction administration strongly preferred.
- Project Management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Software expertise in: Civil 3D, GeoPak/OpenRoads, Bluebeam
- Strong work ethic and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced setting
- Seller/Doer - Develops and presents proposals to clients as well as executes the projects once received
- Located locally
- Experience/interest in mentoring, supervisor role and/or team leader role
- Experience with federal projects is a plus.
The Salary range for this position is $145,000-$190,000. 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™
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: Berkley, CA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $145,000-$190,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
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 withe the California Fair Chance Act.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Salary : $145,000 - $190,000