Gft
Leading architecture, engineering and construction firm delivering transportation, water, power & buildings solutions.
Lead transit market growth, strategy, and client relations for GFT.
4 days ago
$250,000 - $350,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Seattle, WA
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Enterprise AI
Data Transformation
Platform Modernization
Cloud Migration
Digital Banking
Fintech Solutions
AI‑Driven Customer Service
High‑Performance Computing
Sector Specialisms
Banking
Insurance
Manufacturing
Retail Banking
Capital Markets
Asset Management
Virtual Banking
Insurance Life Health
Role
Description
strategic pursuits
executive relations
proposal development
transit planning
tool development
project mentoring
- Lead go/no-go decisions, win strategies, and teaming approaches for major pursuits.
- Cultivate and maintain executive-level relationships with key agency and consultant partners.
- Support proposal development, interviews, and presentations for high-value pursuits.
- Foster cross-sector collaboration with Rail, Systems, Planning, and Civil Infrastructure teams.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert for multimodal corridor planning, design-build programs, and federal funding programs (Small Starts, CIG, etc.).
- Drive pipeline development through targeted outreach, networking, and industry involvement (APTA, Mpact, AREMA, etc.).
- Mentor project managers in delivery excellence, quality assurance, and FTA compliance.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive market growth strategy for the Transit Sector aligned with GFT’s annual and long-range business goals.
- Partner with marketing and operations leaders to ensure consistent messaging, branding, and market positioning.
- Promote an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance culture across GFT’s national network.
- Contribute to the development of innovative tools, templates, and best practices for transit project delivery.
- Collaborate with regional leadership to build and strengthen the Transit team, supporting hiring, mentoring, and professional development.
- Identify and pursue strategic pursuits in key growth markets including Seattle, Northern and Southern California, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Mid-Atlantic and Canada.
- Provide senior oversight and thought leadership for planning, NEPA, design, and systems integration efforts.
Requirements
leadership
15+ years
pe
aicp
business development
fta
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
- 15+ years of experience in transit planning, design, or program management; consulting experience strongly preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or AICP certification preferred.
- Proven record of business development and client relationship management within the U.S. transit industry.
- Knowledge of FTA processes, NEPA, and capital project delivery (including design-build, CM/GC, and Small Starts).
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
Benefits
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Incentive compensation is being offer for this role
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- successful completion of a criminal background check is required for this position.
Company
Overview
Top 500 Design Firm
Ranked in ENR's Top 500
Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.
130+ Offices
National Presence
Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.
- 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.
Culture + Values
- Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
- Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
- Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
- Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
- Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”
Environment + Sustainability
2025 Target
Climate Neutrality
Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.
50% Reduction
Emissions Target
Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.
10% Drop
Emissions Fall
Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.
Rating B
Climate Performance
Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.
- Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
- Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
- Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.
Inclusion & Diversity
77 Graduates Expanded
WomenTech Mentoring Programme
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.
3 Editions in 2022
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.
77 Graduates
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.
- Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
- Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.