Senior Project Manager, Water / Wastewater Design

GFT • Woodbury, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to help lead its Water Resources Design Team. The role follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at the Woodbury, New York office. The successful candidate will plan, design, and support construction of water and wastewater infrastructure, provide technical and project management leadership, mentor staff, and contribute to business development. The position leads integrated teams to meet client requirements for scope, schedule, budget, and quality while supporting backlog growth, project revenue, and profitability.

The role involves municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southeast region. The Senior Project Manager will work closely with engineering staff in a hands-on, delivery-focused setting and communicate regularly with clients and government regulators. GFT’s Water Resources Team works on dams and levees, water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, conveyance, collection, and transmission, with an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in the water/wastewater discipline, particularly designing water and/or wastewater infrastructure, including studies, plans, and specifications.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York.
• Progressive experience evaluating, designing, permitting, and providing construction administration for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing integrated teams, including budget and schedule monitoring and control.
• Experience in client relations and business development.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to be both a leader and a team player.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective client presentations and written report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, participate in, and lead project teams in planning, design, and construction administration for municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities.
• Work collaboratively with engineering staff and develop and implement study and design standards for consultants.
• Lead progress meetings; prepare meeting agendas and minutes; and track project schedules and budgets.
• Manage water and wastewater treatment facility design, including basis of design reports, plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, condition assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Communicate and interact with clients and regulating government agencies, including presentations and project coordination.
• Mentor staff and provide project management leadership for integrated teams.
• Guide business development activities and support growth of backlog, project revenue, and profitability with current and new clients.

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 accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, access to 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: Senior