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Sr. Project Manager, Transportation

GFT.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/13/2027

GFT is seeking several area Senior Project Manager, Transportation to join our Transportation Teams in Houston, Texas

GFT’s Transportation Group

Working on the roadway 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 roadway projects here.  

 

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Sr. Project Manager, Transportation, you will be responsible for roadway, municipal, transit, and aviation clients while also providing effective and efficient management of day-to-day operations within the transportation team.

 

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

  • 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 highway.

  • Maintain a high level of technical quality on the projects.

  • Take an active role in identifying new business and participate in the proposal process, and remaining involved to technical and client oversight on throughout the life of the project.

  • Identify new opportunities by leveraging professional network in the region and assist 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.

What you will bring to our firm: 
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering 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 TxDOT standards – conventional and design/build project execution.
  • Professional Engineering License in the State of Texas Required.
What we prefer you bring: 
  • Proven ability to bring in new business and win projects.
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!

 

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: Houston, TexasCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $170,000 - $210,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

 

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