Area Leader, NYC Water

GFT • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking an experienced Area Leader to join its Water and Environmental Business Group in New York, NY. This role leads or supports the conceptualization, design, and construction administration of regional water and wastewater infrastructure projects. It is an opportunity for a self-starter with a customer-centric approach to lead medium- to large-scale projects and deliver high-quality work.

The successful candidate will lead or participate in project teams planning, designing, and administering construction for municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities, primarily for clients and projects in the region. The role involves client engagement, presentations, coordinating project activities across disciplines, developing and implementing study and design standards, leading progress meetings, and tracking schedules. The Area Leader also coordinates with municipalities and regulatory agencies, oversees construction contract management and observation services, and remains active in the water and wastewater engineering industry.

The position offers a hybrid work model and flexible scheduling, with regular attendance required at GFT’s Manhattan office. Core business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The salary range is $250,000–$300,000, dependent on experience and geographic location, and the role is eligible for the Incentive Bonus Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• More than 15 years of experience in the water and wastewater discipline, particularly designing studies, plans, and specifications for water and/or wastewater infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or New York.
• Experience supporting NYC DEP projects.
• Progressive experience in evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in project teams planning, designing, and administering construction of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities.
• Engage with clients, deliver presentations, and coordinate project activities.
• Manage assignments and tasks across multiple disciplines.
• Develop and implement study and design standards.
• Lead progress meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, and track project schedules.
• Coordinate work activities and communicate with municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Oversee construction contract management and observation services.
• Stay actively involved in the engineering industry, particularly in the water and wastewater sector.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development and access to internal and external training programs.
• Support for active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior