Senior DAM Safety Project Manager
About The Position
GFT is hiring a DAM Safety Senior Project Manager for its Geotechnical, Dams, and Hydraulics Team. The role follows a hybrid work model with regular attendance at the Roseville, California office. Projects and clients may be located throughout Northern California, and periodic regional travel is required. The position provides engineering and project leadership for public and municipal utility district clients. The successful candidate will work with technical experts, project teams, and client service managers to deliver services and support business development. Responsibilities span dam and hydraulic structure projects, including condition assessment, risk evaluation, planning, design, construction administration, and rehabilitation programs for water and power clients. The role also involves developing client relationships, participating in professional associations and community organizations, and mentoring staff and other project managers.
Requirements
- 15 or more years of experience managing design projects from conception to completion.
- Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate field from an ABET-accredited college or university.
- Demonstrated strong project management skills.
- Successful record of delivering projects on schedule and budget and meeting client expectations.
- Ability to provide oversight and guidance on project management fundamentals.
- Flexibility to travel periodically within Northern California.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license in California, or ability to obtain a California PE license within 18 months.
Responsibilities
- Prepare task order proposals, budgets, and client agreements in accordance with state and local agency expectations.
- Lead and oversee project design and technical work, including detailed engineering design and calculations, report writing, permitting, and client presentations.
- Participate in and lead diverse project teams in condition assessment, risk evaluation, planning, design, and construction administration for regional hydropower facilities.
- Coordinate technical input from hydraulic structures, geotechnical, seismic risk, hydraulics and hydrology, instrumentation, and operations specialists.
- Support rehabilitation programs for water and power client assets in diverse geographic areas.
- Write responses to client RFQs and solicitations.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials, and community leaders.
- Direct and manage project implementation, coordinating stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and other internal and external parties to achieve milestones.
- Participate in professional associations in Northern California.
- Support client marketing and business development activities, including developing proposal scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- Mentor staff and lead the development of other project managers.
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 accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
