Project Manager, Transit and Rail

GFT. • Kansas City, MO

1d • $130,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Project Manager, Transit & Rail to join our Transit Planning Team! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Kansas City, MO 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. The Project Manager, Transit & Rail, develops, initiates, plans, executes, controls and closes-out projects and scopes of service involving nominal risk and complexity that are generally transit or rail-specific or in support of larger projects managed by Senior Project Managers. The Project Manager will also market and develop business in accordance with the goals of the business plan for the assigned org and/or business unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 10 + years of industry experience.
• Must be able to analyze and solve problems efficiently and effectively.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• bachelor's degree in related technical field preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in multiple jurisdictions preferred.
• PMI, PMP, or approved equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the project pursuit decision (go/no-go).
• Develop and prepare proposals.
• Participate in presenting proposals, negotiation of contract scopes, and execution of contracts to clients and other stakeholders.
• Manage the project set-up process; including preparing PA’s and WBS’s for input into BST. This includes billing particulars and invoice requirements.
• Lead and participate in project kick-off meetings, as required.
• Coordinate and manage the efforts of subconsultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Prepare or assist in preparing project status reports.
• Identify and control risks in accordance with the PEP’s.
• Manage timely billings, A/R collection and A/P processing
• Approve client invoices for billing.
• Approve sub-consultant invoices for payment.
• Approve budget transfers in BST.

Benefits

• 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