Sr. Project Manager, Dams

GFT. • Philadelphia, PA

6d • $138,000 - $177,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Group. This role is based in Philadelphia, PA or Marlton, NJ, and follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of the offices. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate with a diverse group of design professionals, including hydraulic, geotechnical, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers, throughout all phases of a project's lifecycle. The role emphasizes a customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10-15 years of work experience as a geotechnical or water resource engineer with direct experience in water resource engineering
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, and practices applied to water resource projects
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in geotechnical or hydraulics
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D

Responsibilities

• Serve in a leading role on multi-disciplinary water resource projects through managing day-to-day project activities on a variety of water resource projects
• Determine client requirements and develop suitable scopes of work, schedules, and budgets to achieve project objectives
• Maintain adherence to the scope and schedule of a project
• Management of projects and a group of professionals
• Routinely meet with clients and attend public facing meetings
• Collaborate with clients, construction personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement appropriate designs and project solutions
• Review contractor submittals, evaluate the need for design changes, and provide appropriate recommendations
• Manage the efforts of subcontractors
• Travel up to 30% to GFT offices, client locations, or project sites, which may include overnight stays
• Prepare high-quality reports, drawings, and specifications to meet scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory requirements

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: Senior