Senior Strategic Project Integration & Market Development Specialist

GFT is seeking a Senior Strategic Project Integration & Market Development Specialist to join our Shared Services Team in Austin, TX! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Austin office.

GFT Shared Service Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, IT Services and Marketing & Communications,  are essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Shared Services are part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals, is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services.  

What you’ll be challenged to do:

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

• Conduct detailed financial assessments of acquired engineering projects to evaluate revenue position, cost structures, and profitability, supporting integration and decision-making processes.
• Serve as a key advisor and trainer to project managers (PMs) on the use of ERP systems, with a focus on project financial setup, reporting accuracy, and system best practices.
• Collaborate with executive and regional leadership to support the firm’s strategic growth goals in the Texas market, leveraging knowledge of existing and emerging client relationships.
• Lead and support high-level project execution for complex and critical engineering engagements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and excellence in delivery.
• Identify and implement integration strategies for acquired project portfolios, ensuring seamless operational and cultural assimilation.
• Provide insight-driven recommendations to optimize project financials and enhance billing and closeout procedures.
• Monitor Texas market trends and develop client strategies that enhance visibility, opportunity capture, and revenue growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience in project finance, strategic operations, or engineering project management, preferably with a background in the A/E/C industry. 

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.

Location: Austin, TX
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $180,000 - $195,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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