Senior Project Manager - Transit & Rail (PM)

GFT • Fairfax, VA

8d • $250,000 - $270,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT’s Washington DC team is looking for an experienced Project Manager - Transit & Rail (PM) responsible for leading and managing a Program Management / Construction Management Team overseeing the Design-Build of a major bus facility in Washington DC. At GFT , we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence , safety , innovation , and sustainability . Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards . What you’ll be challenged to do: This position is highly responsible, managerial, technical, and supervisory to support a major bus facility construction program. This position requires an effective team leader who can mentor project team members and foster a working environment where culturally diverse project staff can work together cooperatively to deliver the project on time and on budget. The PM role will be the primary point of contact representative for the Owner. The PM will act on behalf of and with authority of the owner to successfully implement this program. The PM is required to be local to the Washington DC Metropolitan Area and located onsite during operational hours. Specific responsibilities include coordinating the planning, design and environmental process, as well as managing the development of plans, specifications and construction estimate packages. Additionally, this individual will be viewed as a key party to serve as a high-level point of contact between the owner and the Design-Build contractor. Successful candidates will be considered a technical expert and have specialization that resolves problems of varying scope and complexity. while planning and developing projects or design activities which have significant impact on major projects in the region. The PM may manage the oversight of other major transit projects and support facility programs. They shall apply their technical skills as a subject matter expert in the coordination of planning, design, construction, value engineering, cost estimating, risk assessment, and/or scheduling. Provide expert opinions, prepare high level reports and deliver presentations. Assist the leadership team in client relations and project management in the region. Successful candidates will need to possess strong team building, management and leadership skills, driving the successful completion of project, while also communicating effectively to multi-disciplined groups and external stakeholders. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Serve as the Project Manager and primary point of contact for the owner. Manage all aspects of client, project / construction management, and Design-Build teams for Battery Electric Bus (BEB) facility. Full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project including scope development and adherence, contract negotiations, cost control, staff management, quality control and financial management. Actively manage the client’s requirements for budget, schedule and program, project communications and documentation. Manage scopes of service involving substantial risk and complexity. Coordinates work efforts and reviews work performed and all project plans. Responsible for managing and delivering quality transportation projects on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in project management, construction management, business, or related field managing large projects.
• Relevant bus or rail facility construction experience, preferably BEB facility.
• Experience with Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and hybrid Design-Build / Construction Manager at Risk (DB/CMR) and other incentive-based delivery methods.
• Proven ability to manage complex budgets and schedules.
• Knowledge of working in a public sector environment.
• Ability to pass a government background check.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management, business, or related field.
• Professional Engineer Designation (P.E.) is required.
• PMP preferred
• American Institute of Architects (AIA) Certification and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience managing large bus or rail transit related projects or programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a special focus on working with diverse and cross-cultural teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in leading large-scale projects as well as project development ranging from planning, alternatives analysis, environmental process, permitting, final design, construction, safety certification and commissioning facilities.
• Local to Washington DC Metropolitan Area and ability to work full-time on the project site.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Project Manager and primary point of contact for the owner.
• Manage all aspects of client, project / construction management, and Design-Build teams for Battery Electric Bus (BEB) facility.
• Full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project including scope development and adherence, contract negotiations, cost control, staff management, quality control and financial management.
• Actively manage the client’s requirements for budget, schedule and program, project communications and documentation.
• Manage scopes of service involving substantial risk and complexity.
• Coordinates work efforts and reviews work performed and all project plans.
• Responsible for managing and delivering quality transportation projects on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client.

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