What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Highway Engineer / Project & Client Manager position at GFT?
What You Will Do
GFT is seeking a Project Manager / Local Client Manager for our Columbus, OH office. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping and improving local roadway infrastructure that directly impacts your community’s safety, connectivity, and quality of life.
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 .
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
Transportation 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:
What You’ll Bring To Our Firm
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000. 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 GFT.
Location: Columbus, OH
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.
GFT is seeking a Project Manager / Local Client Manager for our Columbus, OH office. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping and improving local roadway infrastructure that directly impacts your community’s safety, connectivity, and quality of life.
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 .
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
Transportation 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:
- Serving as Client Manager for Central Ohio clients
- Pursuing and winning local projects
- Delivering local projects as Project Manager
- Leading and mentoring team members
What You’ll Bring To Our Firm
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio
- Minimum of 15 years of related design and Project Management experience
- Established network and excellent reputation with Central Ohio clients
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Writing samples may be requested for this position.
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™
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 GFT.
Location: Columbus, OH
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000