NEPA/Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Manager

GFT is seeking a NEPA/Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Manager to join our Transportation Team in Orlando, FL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Orlando, FL office.

Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do:
As a NEPA/Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Manager you will provide specialized expertise and manage projects in the areas of transportation planning, NEPA/PD&E/environmental planning and documentation, community planning, and/or associated specialties.

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

• Supervises, coordinates and reviews the work of project team members.
• Manages and administers project budgets, schedules and task requirements.
• Strong leadership ability, experience, and demonstrated technical excellence in NEPA/PD&E services. Preference will be given to experience working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), or similar.
• Proven ability to independently market the firm's services to existing and new clients.
• Project management and marketing/business development experience is preferred.
• Consults with superiors on problems and other related project issues.
• Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, social scientists, land planning, and development specialists to devise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses.
• Participates on interdisciplinary teams, providing knowledge in specific planning areas.
• Participates in the development of scopes of services, budget, and schedule requirements for planning related projects.
• Organizes, attends, and leads client and public meetings and interviews.
• Prepares reports, proposals, graphics, and presentation materials.
• Supervisory Responsibilities - May have supervisory responsibilities if functioning as a Group or Team Leader.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Registration as an AICP or PE
• At least 10 years of similar experience is required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical information, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
• Ability to prepare and present speeches and articles for publication.
• Ability to effectively present information to senior management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• General ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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: Orlando, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $160,000-$200,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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

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Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.