Assistant Project Manager, Transportation

Gannett Fleming • Austin, TX

71d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking several area Assistant Project Manager, Transportation to join our Transportation Team in Austin, Texas! Working on the roadway 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 roadway projects here.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• PE license in Texas
• 5 - 10 years of highway and roadway design / project management experience with increasing responsibility
• Proficient in MicroStation, and Microsoft Office
• Design experience with TXDOT
• Strong highway design skills and ability to mentor junior staff
• Experience in staff supervision and project coordination
• Experience preparing submittals and coordinating with permitting agencies

Responsibilities

• Secure, plan, direct, and monitor roadway projects ranging from small assignments to large-scale, multi-discipline efforts with technical complexity
• Assist in leading project teams through preliminary and final design, preparation of construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination
• Provide client-facing leadership as a Task Manager, ensuring delivery aligns with client expectations, agency standards, and GFT strategic initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, supporting business development and proposal efforts including writing, presentations, and pursuit strategy
• Guide, mentor, and coordinate multi-disciplinary staff, fostering collaboration and accountability while advancing technical excellence

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree