Senior Architectural Project Manager with an Aviation Focus

GFT is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager with an Aviation Focus to join our Architectural Studio in Dallas, TX, Houston TX, or Miami, FL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office.

At GFT, our architecture team is at the forefront of innovative design, shaping inspirational, sustainable, and aesthetically striking structures that stand the test of time. Collaborating with a diverse group of industry experts and our in-house engineering teams, our architects leverage advanced technologies and creative solutions to deliver exceptional projects that positively impact and reshape communities. Explore some of our signature architecture projects. 

What you'll be challenged to do:

As a Senior Architectural Project Manager you will need to be a motivated aviation market leader with a positive attitude to serve Aviation clients, lead diverse design teams, and drive quality production and prompt project delivery. You will be challenged to produce high quality work in a fast-paced and intellectually engaging environment.

We are seeking to make a long-term professional investment in you. Once hired, our studio leader and Buildings and Places market leader will meet with you to review your professional goals and establish a career track to allow for continued growth within our organization.

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

• Be a client facing representative for Gannett Fleming TranSystems Architecture, project a positive attitude and be able to gain our client’s trust.
• Generate project scopes, schedules, and budgets and be responsible for achieving and/or exceeding our performance in these areas.
• Lead complex projects and diverse project teams to serve clients with the aim of deepening our relationships.
• Leading through example by driving high-quality production of construction documents, including detailed drawings, specifications, estimates, and more.
• Serve as the primary contact with aviation clients on key projects.
• Ensure that project quality requirements are followed.
• Travel and lead teams on site visits as required for projects.
• Research and become familiar with client requirements including program, guidelines, and standards.
• Perform comprehensive code, life-safety, and product research.
• Lead projects from cradle to grave, starting from initial survey, through design, and through construction.
• Lead the development of design concepts and presentations that clearly express the project goals and concepts.
• Lead production teams in the development of technical details including coordination with engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate work of all disciplines.
• Supervise preparation of project specifications.
• Supervise the review of shop drawings and construction RFIs.
• Help guide and mentor emerging architectural design staff.
• Lead and/or assist with the preparation of proposals responding to RFQ’s, RFP’s and other solicitations.

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™ 

GFT 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 of GFT.

Location: Houston, TX , Dallas, TX or Miami, FL
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range:is $115,000 - $165,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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