Project Controls Manager

GFT is seeking a Project Controls Manager for the Director of Transit and Rail to support a variety of projects. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Seattle office, Denver, CO or Salt Lake City, UT office. 

Working with the public transit team at GFT means shaping the future of transportation, delivering projects that improve mobility, safety, and accessibility for millions of passengers nationwide. Specializing in rail systems, bus rapid transit, and zero-emission mobility solutions, our experts combine deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transit etworks. Together, we're transforming urban landscapes, reducing environmental impact, and connecting communities through state-of-the-art public transportation infrastructure. Explore some of our signature public transit projects here.  

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Project Controls Manager you will provide leadership, direction, and hands-on management support, ensuring the effective reporting and evaluation of projects across the Transit and Rail Market Sector. The position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day activities and supporting the success of strategic initiatives, proposals, and client deliverables.

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

• Work collaboratively with Transit and Rail leadership and lead project control efforts to forecast, analyze, and report out on project performance for the national business line.
• Lead monthly project and performance reviews with the Deputy/Director of Transit and Rail, to review project portfolios. Assist in identifying revenue recognition issues, potential project risks, and support mitigation strategies.
• Support regular forecasting efforts, including reviewing and confirming forecasted revenue, cost, net sales revenue, and other financial metrics.
• Lead reviews of monthly sales revenue and variances; review and confirm the validity of monthly performance with project control staff and operation partners.
• Interface and maintain liaison with project management, clients, and other consultants on project control-related activities.
• Provide leadership on development of pricing tools and KPI’s with project management teams on major projects and programs; project stand-up and reporting; monthly EACs and project performance review; invoices and DSO; and customized reporting.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Minimum of 10 years of combined project controls, scheduling, accounting, and/or controller experience, including experience on transit and rail projects.
• Experience with advanced scheduling principles using Primavera 6 (P6) and Project.
• Familiarity with project accounting and general financial management, document management, cost management, change management, and project compliance processes and audits.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with clients, executives, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Application deadline is 1/31/2026

 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.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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™ 

GFT 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 of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Seattle, WA, Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: $150,000-$160,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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