Municipal Project Manager

GFT is seeking a Municipal Project Manager to join our Team in Valley Forge, PA or Philly, PA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Valley Forge, PA office.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

GFT is looking for a thoughtful and driven experienced Municipal Project Manager with a strong background in client relations as well as experience with zoning, subdivision, stormwater, and sewer system design in a variety of projects.

Responsibilities include leading projects and programs with state, local and municipal clients in the region, mentoring junior staff, and working in a dynamic yet collaborative team setting.

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

• Lead the planning and design projects including general municipal public works projects (paving projects, parking lots, etc.), sanitary sewer designs, stormwater management, local, county and state permitting, and construction phase services.
• Travel within the Greater Philadelphia area to help support GFT’s Southeastern PA municipal client base. 
• Responsible for providing technical direction and guidance to ensure that high quality design and technical services are provided to clients, while meeting performance targets such as scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage and represent clients with minimal oversight from the Business Unit manager, including attendance at regularly scheduled Township, Borough and Authority meetings as requested by the client.
• Business development responsibilities include preparation of proposals, interviews and presentations.
• Design and production including plans, specifications and cost estimates, and coordination and management of efforts to subconsultants and subcontractors will be required

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: Valley Forge, PA OR Philadelphia, PA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000
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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