Construction Project Manager

GFT is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our Construction Services team. This role is responsible for leading and managing Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) projects, ensuring quality delivery, regulatory compliance, and strong client relationships. The position supports complex transportation projects while ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The preferred location for this position is Houston, Texas.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

The Construction Project Manager reports to the Transportation Construction Service Lead in Texas and partners closely with Construction Managers, CEI staff, and Business Development to ensure project obligations are met and successful outcomes are achieved for clients.

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

• Lead and manage all phases of CEI projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout
• Manage CEI project teams, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to required  specifications, procedures, and the governing Project Manual
• Oversee and coordinate field inspection, documentation, and project controls activities
• Serve as the primary liaison with the client, contractors, subconsultants, and internal project teams
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and schedules; implement corrective actions to ensure successful delivery
• Manage and review project documentation, reporting, pay estimates, change orders, and closeout materials in accordance with the client and company requirements
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate CEI field staff, inspectors, and record keepers, promoting a culture of safety, quality, and accountability
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Oversee and schedule CEI and Construction Management & Testing (CMT) activities across multiple projects
• Evaluate project issues and develop solutions to address deficiencies, risks, or constructability challenges
• Participate in progress meetings, constructability reviews, and issue-resolution discussions
• Ensure adherence to governing set-aside programs, and other compliance programs
• Support business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, and pursuit strategies
• Manage Construction Services equipment inventory and maintenance
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned

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

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.

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