National Alternative Project Delivery Leader

Overview

Lead national alternative delivery projects across multiple infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• earned value
• schedule performance
• design coordination
• multi‑discipline
• risk management
• client relations

Tasks

-Work with GFT Client service leaders (CSL’s) and market leaders to maintain critical client relationships with contractors. Work with Chief Growth Officer assisting in client management. -Responsible for the leadership, interpretation, organization, execution and coordination of project assignments and managing projects that are larger in scope and complexity -Work directly with project controls and scheduling staff to manage the project, analyze Earned Value and Schedule performance, and effectively work with various team interfaces to ensure that goals or objectives of these projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. -Effectively maintain diverse relationships with the Contractor, Owner Representatives, and any number of project stakeholders and influencers. -Attend national design-build and other APD conferences representing GFT; maintain contractor relationships and coordinate teaming agreements with contractors and fellow consultants on major national and Canadian pursuits. -Serve as a GFT executive representative at client meetings, presentations, and public hearings/reviews relative to assigned projects. -Develops, reviews and obtains confirmation of financial and project delivery schedule activities of design and construction as they relate to all disciplines involved. -Work within other subgroups and may interact with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, other consultants, and professional organizations -Participates in interviews and presentations as applicable for support and growth of the APD practice nationally. -Assures that project team complies with the contract agreement as well as exercises rigid cost control to implement the approved design within established budget restraints. -Responsible for the overall coordination and delivery of design on large complex alternative delivery projects nationally. -Responsible for the Planning, direction, coordination of multi-discipline design staff from multiple business lines in a high intensity environment, often including multi-office execution. -Hold weekly APD Risk committee meetings with senior management staff to assess and review prospective APD projects. Coordinate legal reviews of all APD projects and work with BL Group leaders and executive management to give “Go No Go’ approvals through stage gate processes. -Responsible along with the business group leader for the overall quality and coordination of the APD work performed, client interface, utilization of staff, reputation and reflection of GFT, contract management, billing collection, and control of project profitability

Requirements

• civil engineering
• p.e.
• risk management
• monte carlo
• general contractor
• 20 years

What You Bring

-Financial and risk management acumen demonstrated in prior career experience -Experience in Risk management analysis and techniques, including Monte Carlo analysis desirable. -Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering minimum. -General Contractor (horizontal & vertical) experience -Legal terms & conditions negotiation skills -Minimum 20 years’ experience in complex multi-discipline highway project design management, including one or more Design-Build and/or PPP projects as Design Manager for multi-discipline projects -Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) desired

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Benefits

-Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. -Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. -Incentive compensation for eligible positions. -Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations -Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. -Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

About Gft

-Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms. -Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets. -Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors. -Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings. -An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-successful completion of a criminal background check required for all advertised positions. -compliance with fair chance ordinances for applicants in los angeles, san francisco, and california.