Principal Project Manager, Bridges

GFT is seeking a Principal Project Manager - Bridge to join our Transportation Team in Texas! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Texas office located in Austin. 

What you'll be challenged to do: 

This role includes structural inspections, design and rehabilitation of bridges and other structures along with the preparation of load ratings, construction documents, specifications, and estimates. In addition, duties may include construction inspection services. Applicants must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to travel for projects, the ability to work in the field conducting bridge inspections and must be able to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.

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

• Candidates will be responsible for the overall project management, the inspection or design of projects, monitoring and adhering to budgets and schedules, performing QC or QA reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and working with other staff in completing projects.
• Plan, lead, and coordinate complex and routine bridge inspection and assessment project teams with Professional Engineers, Engineers-In-Training, and bridge inspectors in Texas and nationwide. 

• Develop and present proposals to clients in association with the Client Managers.
• Assist with business development initiatives for Texas Transportation and nationwide.
• Will contribute to client marketing meetings and interviews.
• Plans and executes project meeting. Negotiate a difficult project issue with the client, such as scope changes or schedule acceleration.
• Assures the project meets GFT quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Interpret changes in the contract and advise management on needed changes.
• Perform detailed checking of calculations and reports produced by others.
• May perform bridge inspections and load ratings for highway and railway bridges.
• May be asked to participate in non-design engineering activities such as construction inspection and field data collection.
• Responsible for accuracy of inspection reports, load ratings, design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Keep senior management informed of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Be willing to travel within the continental United States.

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.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Location: Austin, TX
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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