Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering

GFT is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Construction Services team in the New York Metro Area to work on a critical alternative delivery megaproject serving the region.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee complex, multi-disciplinary work on major transportation projects. You will lead planning, delivery, and closeout activities while cultivating strong relationships with clients, partner agencies, and industry collaborators. You will also play a key role in positioning GFT for future opportunities and support the growth of the firm and practice.

In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead execution of major projects, overseeing multi‑disciplinary scopes of work
• Engage effectively with clients, partner agencies, consultants, and contractors
• Negotiate contract scopes and fees
• Prepare and supervise contracts and related documents for clients, subconsultants, subcontractors, and vendors
• Manage project financials
• Coordinate resources across disciplines and partner firms to deliver defined scopes
• Prepare project status updates and maintain communication with executive‑level stakeholders
• Lead and manage QA/QC processes in alignment with GFT’s Quality Management System
• Oversee project financials, including cost control, earned value analysis, billing, and invoice review
• Track scope changes, risks, and schedule performance
• Lead project meetings and guide implementation of project execution plans
• Develop proposals and coordinate technical input across participating teams
• Present proposals and related materials to clients and key stakeholders
• Manage project closeout activities
• Support marketing and business development efforts through client outreach and participation in strategic pursuits

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 15+ years of industry experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience on projects of $300M or greater
• 5+ years of experience in Alternative Delivery
• Excellent people and project management skills
• Strong oral and written communication abilities
• Proven ability to analyze issues, solve problems, and drive results
• Demonstrated success meeting deadlines in fast‑paced environments

What we prefer you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in New York
• 5+ years of leadership experience on $1B+ megaprojects
• Prior railroad experience
• DBIA certification

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $210,000 - $260,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for 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 GFT.

Location: New Rochelle, NY
Working Hours: Construction hours
Employment Status: Full-time

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