Sr. Project Manager, Roadway

GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Manager, Roadway to join our Practice or CBG Team in Schaumburg, IL or remote! This role follows a hybrid or remote work model.

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:

GFT's Schaumburg, IL office seeks a Sr. Project Manager, Roadway to join our growing office of roadway, bridge, aviation, transit and rail designers as a Project Manager on Phase I and Phase II projects. This role follows a hybrid work model.

The person will be a member of our roadway group and will assist in various tasks on roadway projects for a variety of clients, particularly state and municipal. Candidates with a background in preliminary engineering and development of detailed plans and specifications are recommended. The individual may also be called on to work closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects. The engineer will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects in a unique and dynamic work environment.

The candidate will manage other engineers and technicians to achieve completion of various tasks, as directed by the team leader and project manager and will also complete certain tasks independently. Depending on experience level, the individual may bear responsibilities as a project manager or deputy project manager.

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

• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods and occasionally represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work.
• Lead the development of civil design concepts, criteria, and technical direction on major tasks.
• Provides technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
• Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Reviews design options and document findings from the design team.
• Interface with clients to provide technical solutions and ensure project satisfaction.
• Manages project budgets and schedules ensuring KPI's are met, track task progress across concurrent assignments, and manages changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
• Support development of statements of interests and proposals for various clients, including development of scope, approach and cost estimates.
• Hands-on experience using CADD/Design Software (OpenRoads Designer, Microstation and Geopak) is required.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

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: Schaumburg, IL or Remote
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $115,000 - $165,000
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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