Office Principal, Sr. Project Manager

GFT. • Tallahassee, FL

5d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT Inc. is looking to fill a Senior Project Manager / Office Principal position in our Tallahassee, FL office. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Tallahassee, FL office. This is a full-time position.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
As a Senior Project Manager, Office Principal, you will manage the project team through full project lifecycle on projects and scopes of service involving moderate risk and complexity that are generally multi-practice in nature.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related technical field.
• At least 15+ years of design and project management delivery experience on heavy transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience meeting operational business goals, client management, win strategies, and bid preparation.
• Must have a proven track record of successful delivery for road/highway projects according to FDOT standards – conventional and design/build project execution.
• Professional Engineering License in the State of Florida Required.

Responsibilities

• Manages subconsultants, subcontractors, and joint venture partners.
• Market and develop business aligned with company goals.
• Provides direction and influences the actions of team members.
• Maintain a close working relationship with all discipline leads, department heads, other project managers, project controls staff, and construction personnel.
• Oversee and manage the overall engineering and design and delivery on both conventional and design-build projects for roads and highways.
• Maintain a high level of technical quality on the projects.
• Take an active role in identifying new business and participating in the proposal process and remaining involved to technical and client oversight throughout the life of the project.
• Identify new opportunities by leveraging professional networks in the region and assisting in growing the business.
• Mentor project staff and participate in the hiring process.
• Serve as a functional manager for an engineering team, responsible for career development and performance reviews.
• Provide technical expertise, ensuring the highest quality of engineering is put forth to meet all design criteria requirements.
• Serve as the Project Manager or Principal for a variety of engineering projects in design and/or PD&E

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 for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

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