Senior Project Manager, Water / Wastewater Design
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Water / Wastewater to help lead its Water Resources Design Team in New York. The position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at the Woodbury, NY office. The successful candidate will use technical and management abilities to plan, design, and construct water and wastewater infrastructure, mentor staff, guide business development activities, and lead integrated project teams. The role is accountable for meeting client requirements for scope, schedule, budget, and quality while supporting backlog growth, project revenue, and profitability with current and new clients. As a senior-level technical contributor, the candidate will provide engineering leadership and project delivery for municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Work includes treatment and collection or distribution infrastructure across the Southeast region, collaboration with engineering staff and consultants, client and regulatory-agency coordination, and development and management of treatment-facility design deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- 15 or more years of experience in the water/wastewater discipline, particularly designing water and/or wastewater infrastructure through studies, plans, and specifications.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York.
- Progressive experience in evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of 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 team player.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver effective client presentations and prepare written reports.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, participate in, and lead teams planning, designing, and administering construction of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities.
- Collaborate with engineering staff in a hands-on, delivery-focused environment.
- Develop and implement study and design standards for consultants.
- Lead progress meetings; prepare 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 regularly with clients and government regulatory agencies, including presentations and project coordination.
- Mentor staff and provide project management leadership to integrated teams.
- Guide business development activities and support growth in backlog, project revenue, and profitability.
Benefits
- Hybrid 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.
- Paid time off accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, including internal and external training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
