Central/West Regional Alternative Project Delivery Leader

GFT. • St. Louis, MO

16h • $250,000 - $415,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Regional Alternative Project Delivery Leader for its Central/West Region. This highly visible executive role helps shape how GFT pursues and delivers major, complex infrastructure programs. In partnership with the National APD Leader, Transportation leadership, and regional teams, the leader is accountable for the regional alternative project delivery opportunity pipeline, strategic pursuits, project delivery, risk management, contractor and client relationships, and practice development. The role also contributes to GFT's broader North American APD strategy and supports growth in alternative delivery by building teams, relationships, and capabilities.

The successful candidate will provide executive leadership for complex transportation and infrastructure projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee project and commercial performance, and manage delivery and contractual risks. The role develops strategic relationships with contractors, public-sector owners, clients, and teaming partners; leads major pursuits and market positioning; and mentors design managers and APD project leaders. The position may be based in any GFT office within the assigned U.S. or Canadian region, subject to applicable country requirements. It operates in a hybrid, in-person and remote environment, with core business hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and travel throughout the assigned region and across North America as business needs require.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 20+ years of experience managing the design and delivery of complex, multidisciplinary transportation or highway projects.
• Demonstrated design management experience on major alternative delivery projects using one or more models such as design-build, progressive design-build, P3, CM-at-risk, integrated project delivery, or EPC.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices, disciplines, and business lines.
• Strong financial, commercial, contractual, and risk-management acumen.
• Experience managing executive-level relationships with clients, contractors, owners, and strategic partners on large, complex infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead major pursuits, influence teaming strategies, and deliver compelling executive presentations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, decision-making, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region and across North America as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng. registration.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification or commitment to obtaining certification.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial and contractual terms.
• Experience working for, or in close partnership with, a general contractor on major horizontal or vertical construction programs.
• Established relationships with leading contractors, public-sector owners, and APD teaming partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional Alternative Project Delivery strategy and execution while contributing to GFT's broader North American APD strategy.
• Position GFT for design-build, progressive design-build, CM-at-risk, P3, integrated project delivery, and EPC opportunities.
• Provide executive leadership for the design and delivery of large, complex alternative delivery projects across the region.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across business lines, technical disciplines, and offices in high-intensity project environments.
• Partner with project leadership, controls, and scheduling teams to monitor scope, cost, schedule, quality, and financial performance.
• Oversee project delivery, contract administration, client communication, billing, collections, and profitability with regional Transportation leadership.
• Promote consistent APD delivery practices and apply lessons learned across projects, offices, and regions.
• Lead regional APD go/no-go and stage-gate activities with Transportation leadership and executive management.
• Work with the National APD Leader, APD Risk Team, Legal, and insurance resources to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and escalate contractual, commercial, and delivery risks.
• Ensure project teams understand and comply with contract requirements, risk controls, and financial expectations; champion commercial discipline and proactive risk management.
• Build and maintain executive relationships with priority contractors, public-sector clients, owner representatives, teaming partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead and support major APD pursuits, including capture strategy, contractor teaming, interviews, and executive presentations.
• Maintain a robust regional APD opportunity pipeline aligned with priority markets, clients, and growth objectives.
• Collaborate with Client Service Leaders, market leaders, the Growth organization, and peer Regional APD Leaders on cross-regional and North American opportunities.
• Represent GFT at industry conferences, client meetings, presentations, public forums, and other events that strengthen its APD marketplace position.
• Develop and mentor design managers and APD project leaders through coaching and participation in complex assignments.
• Align regional staffing and technical resources with current project requirements and the future APD pipeline.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain leadership and technical talent to support APD growth.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across regions to strengthen GFT's North American APD practice.

Benefits

• Short-Term Incentive Bonus programs for executive team members.
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

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