GFT
Senior Transportation Planning Engineer - Project Manager
GFT, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Senior Transportation Planning Engineer - Project Manager
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What You Will Do GFT is looking for resourceful and talented Project Manager/Senior Transportation Planning Engineer to join our Texas (Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, McAllen) offices to lead transportation planning and engineering projects pursuant to federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.
GFT’s Transportation Team Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do The Project Manager, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer will be an integral part of the Texas offices as a member of the Transportation - Highway team. This candidate will be responsible for managing projects commensurate to experience and will contribute to the design of roadway alignments, feasibility studies, conceptual designs, preliminary design alternatives development for NEPA environmental documentation, public involvement programs for local agency clients and for TXDOT, cost estimates and required technical reports.
This person will be responsible for mentoring and training younger staff, work planning and production scheduling, growth visioning, managing project budgets, scopes, schedules, and clients. This individual will participate in the planning and design of transportation related projects and must be innovative and adaptive at identifying problems and finding solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Management or task technical lead for multimodal transportation planning and preliminary engineering projects for public and private sector transportation projects
Coordination with clients and other consultants as part of a project team
Management of in-house technical disciplines and other specialty consultants in the development of transportation planning and engineering projects
Management and tracking of projects, including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
Participation in business development activities of our transportation sector
Development of proposals for project pursuits
Assistance in staff training and development
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
8-15 years of progressive industry experience, focused on working with public sector clients
Experience with corridor studies, mobility plans, grants, traffic engineering and operation, preliminary engineering and cost estimate, and rail grade separation planning and design
Strong written and verbal communications skills
An ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Project management capabilities such as the preparation of scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and meeting materials
Knowledge of project management procedures, tools, and software
Knowledge of GIS, CAD, Synchro, and Highway Capacity Manual procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree with a Transportation Focus
Compensation The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $190,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured 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.
Company Overview At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Location Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, McAllen, TX.
Employment Status Full-Time
Core Business Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary Range $120,000 - $190,000
Background Check GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
What You Will Do GFT is looking for resourceful and talented Project Manager/Senior Transportation Planning Engineer to join our Texas (Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, McAllen) offices to lead transportation planning and engineering projects pursuant to federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.
GFT’s Transportation Team Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do The Project Manager, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer will be an integral part of the Texas offices as a member of the Transportation - Highway team. This candidate will be responsible for managing projects commensurate to experience and will contribute to the design of roadway alignments, feasibility studies, conceptual designs, preliminary design alternatives development for NEPA environmental documentation, public involvement programs for local agency clients and for TXDOT, cost estimates and required technical reports.
This person will be responsible for mentoring and training younger staff, work planning and production scheduling, growth visioning, managing project budgets, scopes, schedules, and clients. This individual will participate in the planning and design of transportation related projects and must be innovative and adaptive at identifying problems and finding solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Management or task technical lead for multimodal transportation planning and preliminary engineering projects for public and private sector transportation projects
Coordination with clients and other consultants as part of a project team
Management of in-house technical disciplines and other specialty consultants in the development of transportation planning and engineering projects
Management and tracking of projects, including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
Participation in business development activities of our transportation sector
Development of proposals for project pursuits
Assistance in staff training and development
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
8-15 years of progressive industry experience, focused on working with public sector clients
Experience with corridor studies, mobility plans, grants, traffic engineering and operation, preliminary engineering and cost estimate, and rail grade separation planning and design
Strong written and verbal communications skills
An ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Project management capabilities such as the preparation of scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and meeting materials
Knowledge of project management procedures, tools, and software
Knowledge of GIS, CAD, Synchro, and Highway Capacity Manual procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree with a Transportation Focus
Compensation The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $190,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured 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.
Company Overview At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Location Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, McAllen, TX.
Employment Status Full-Time
Core Business Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary Range $120,000 - $190,000
Background Check GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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