Sr. Project Manager, Transportation

Overview

Lead design and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects in Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• technical expertise
• engineering management
• design delivery
• technical quality
• proposal development
• team coordination

Tasks

-Identify new opportunities by leveraging professional network in the region and assist in growing the business. -Provide technical expertise, ensuring the highest quality of engineering is put forth to meet all design criteria requirements. -Mentor project staff and participate in the hiring process. -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. -Maintain a close working relationship with all discipline leads, department heads, other project managers, project controls staff, and construction personnel. -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. -Serve as a functional manager for an engineering team, responsible for career development and performance reviews.

Requirements

• pe texas
• txdot
• 15+ years
• road projects
• business development
• civil engineering

What You Bring

-Experience meeting operational business goals, client management, win strategies, and bid preparation. -Professional Engineering License in the State of Texas Required. -Must have a proven track record of successful delivery for road/highway projects according to TxDOT standards – conventional and design/build project execution. -Proven ability to bring in new business and win projects. -At least 15+ years of design and project management delivery experience on heavy transportation infrastructure projects. -Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering related technical field.

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Benefits

-Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. -Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. -Incentive compensation! -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. -Tuition reimbursement for continued education. -Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

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

-criminal background check required for all candidates.