Sr. Project Engineer, Site/Civil

GFT is seeking a Sr Site/Civil Engineer to support a variety of projects in the Northeast region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at New York City, NY office. 

What you'll be challenged to do:

GFT is seeking a Sr. Site/Civil Engineer for our site development practice within the buildings & places business group. The position to participate in project teams for the planning, design, and construction administration of public and private projects. Clients and projects may be in various locations in the Northeast region. Candidate must have the flexibility to travel within the region periodically to help serve GFT’s client base. This role supports a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our New York City, NY office

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Sr. Site/Civil Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. 

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

Responsibilities include establishing and enforcing procedures and standards for projects across the business line. This will involve collaborating with PMs to develop processes and training programs.

Project Development

• Participate in the project pursuit decision (go/no-go)
• Develop and prepare proposals
• Participate in presenting proposals to clients and other stakeholders
• Participate in negotiating contract scopes and fees working with other senior staff and business line leaders.
• Prepare contracts and related documents for clients, subconsultants, subcontractors, and vendors which conform with in-house counsel requirements

Project Initiation and Control

• Manage the project set-up process working with project assistants.
• Review and approved budget setup and project work breakdowns.
• Review and control of project cost and maintain of project budgets. Identification of percentage completion, change orders, project risks.
• Development of project schedules.
• Review of clients invoicing and coordination with billing professionals.

Execution

• Client interaction, presentations and project coordination.
• Coordinating work activities by various technical staff and consultants including developing and implementing study and design standards for consultants to follow, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking project schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinating work activities and communicating with various municipalities and governmental regulating agencies.
• Oversee construction contract management and observation services
• Oversee stormwater management designs, reporting and permitting.
• Preparation of reports and permit applications
• Supervise and mentor junior-level engineers
• Demonstrate professional technical writing and verbal skills

What you bring to our firm:

• BS in Civil Engineering (MS is a plus)
• Professional Engineer License (PE) 
• 7+ years of site/land development experience required including a thorough knowledge of the requirements of local, State and Federal agencies having land development approval jurisdiction.
• Thorough knowledge of local land development approval process including site design and grading, stormwater management and erosion & sediment control design, and utility design.
• Extensive site stormwater management design and permitting.
• Demonstrated project management experience including budget and schedule monitoring and control responsibilities.
• Experienced in client relations and business development.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that GFT serves.

Compensation:

The Salary range for this position is $125,000-$155,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

 Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.

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: New York City, NY
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range:$125,000 -$155,000
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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