What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Manager Transportation position at GFT?
What You Will Do
As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking Project Manager to support our Transportation Group in Miami, FL. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of 3 days of onsite office attendance.
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
As a Senior Project Manager, Transportation, you will be responsible for 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:
What You Will Bring To Our Firm
The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $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™ 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.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Location: Miami, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
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.
As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking Project Manager to support our Transportation Group in Miami, FL. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of 3 days of onsite office attendance.
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
As a Senior Project Manager, Transportation, you will be responsible for 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:
- Lead the delivery of transportation projects from concept through preliminary and final design.
- Oversee and manage the overall engineering and design and delivery on both conventional and design-build projects for roads and bridges.
- Serve as the Project Manager or Principal for a variety of engineering projects in design.
- Maintain a high level of technical quality on projects.
- Serve as a functional manager for an engineering team, responsible for career development and performance reviews.
- Mentor project staff and participate in the hiring process.
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential teaming partners.
- Provide excellent client service through technical expertise, quality management and production, and responsiveness.
- Maintain a close working relationship with all business, market sector, practice, and service line leads, other project managers, project controls staff, and construction personnel.
- Take an active role in business development through client outreach, identifying new opportunities, participating in the capture planning and proposal process, and remain involved in technical and client oversight throughout the life of a project.
- Identify new opportunities by leveraging professional networks in the region and assist in growing the business.
What You Will Bring To Our Firm
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field.
- At least 15 years of progressive design and project management and delivery experience on transportation infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineering License in the State of FL required
- Experience managing FDOT projects.
- Experience with client relationship development and management, capture planning, and win strategies.
- Strong leadership, team management, mentoring, time management, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proven track record of successful delivery for transportation projects according to FDOT standards – conventional and design/build project execution.
The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $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
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.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Location: Miami, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
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.
Salary : $190,000 - $200,000