Principal Project Manager

GFT. • Raleigh, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Principal Project Manager to join our Transportation group in Raleigh, NC! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Raleigh, NC office.
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.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to understand the application of engineering fundamentals on transportation engineering or related projects for a variety of clients, particularly federal, state, municipal, and private sector clients. A candidate for this position should have strong listening and communication skills with the ability to manage complex projects to assure quality; to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and contract documents; to manage project personnel and subconsultants; and, to perform contract administration. Additionally, the ideal candidate is someone who is motivated, eager to learn, a team player, and takes pride in their work. This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university
• 20 years of relevant experince
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Ability to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that GFT serves.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial performance of each assigned project, including, monthly earnings, monthly invoicing, AR collections from assigned clients and participate in monthly project reviews with senior management.
• Ability to serve as project manager for individual projects.
• Manage assigned project elements, which may involve structures, roadways, other transportation facilities and building assets.
• Lead or assist with planning, designing, permitting, and coordinating projects.
• Participate in preparing and managing project budgets and schedules.
• Attend and lead various meetings as needed related to assigned projects to resolve project related questions and to coordinate work
• Focuses on quality and help to ensure QA/QC procedures are followed.
• Analyze and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Interprets unclear contract language.
• People Management
• Ability to supervise subordinate staff
• Ability to assess and recruit staff
• Must be good communicator and possess ability to resolve problems.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical support to project teams.
• Ability to lead pursuit phase of project, including the writing of the technical approaches.
• Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.
• Support Project Managers or Senior Project Engineers to achieve client expectations.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and deliverables; quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Coordinate preparation of plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates for various transportation projects.
• Solve engineering problems and pay attention to detail.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Perform in a team environment with other project managers, engineers, and technical staff; ask questions, share knowledge, and mentor less experienced staff as needed.

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: Senior