Sr. Project Manager / Technical Lead, Rail

GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Manager / Technical Lead - Rail to join our Practice or CBG Team in our Kansas City, MO or Omaha, NE office! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Kansas City or Omaha 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:
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Sr. Project Manager / Technical Lead - Rail 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: 

• Managing contracts, budget, schedule, client communications, and project delivery.
• Internal team organization and communication for project delivery, sharing knowledge, mentoring, and supporting career growth of team members.
• Working with internal team members across offices (including project partners within OM and KC offices, could also be OK/Berkeley office, Chicago office, Atlanta office, Boston office for civil- structural-rail, arch team partners; and with KC/ PNW offices/Ebensburg for MEP partners)
• Client relationships, sharing information with Client Service Teams and groups on upcoming project intel, client needs, support team in pursuits when needed.
• Participation in internal knowledge base sharing via Practice Communities, proactively identifying and working with colleagues on efficiency of delivery, quality of delivery.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• A minimum of 20 years of professional experience within the A/E/C space.
• 15 years of Project Management experience, specifically within the Freigh/Rail space.

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: Omaha, NE; Kansas City, MO
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range:  $120,000 - $185,000
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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