GFT
Senior Transportation Planning Engineer - Project Manager
GFT, Mcallen, Texas, United States, 78501
Senior Transportation Planning Engineer – Project Manager
Join GFT as a Senior Transportation Planning Engineer with Project Management responsibilities. This role is based in Texas across multiple offices including Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, and McAllen.
What You Will Do Lead transportation planning and engineering projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Responsibilities
Manage multimodal transportation planning and preliminary engineering projects for public and private sector transportation projects.
Coordinate with clients and other consultants as part of a project team.
Lead technical disciplines and specialty consultants in the development of transportation planning and engineering projects.
Track and manage project scopes, budgets and schedules.
Participate in business development activities and develop proposals for project pursuits.
Assist with 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 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 communication skills.
Independent and collaborative project management capabilities.
Knowledge of project management procedures, tools, and software.
Knowledge of GIS, CAD, Synchro, and Highway Capacity Manual procedures.
Master’s Degree with a Transportation Focus preferred.
Compensation The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $190,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.
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 and access to internal and external training programs.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer GFT 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
Background Check GFT requires the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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What You Will Do Lead transportation planning and engineering projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Responsibilities
Manage multimodal transportation planning and preliminary engineering projects for public and private sector transportation projects.
Coordinate with clients and other consultants as part of a project team.
Lead technical disciplines and specialty consultants in the development of transportation planning and engineering projects.
Track and manage project scopes, budgets and schedules.
Participate in business development activities and develop proposals for project pursuits.
Assist with 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 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 communication skills.
Independent and collaborative project management capabilities.
Knowledge of project management procedures, tools, and software.
Knowledge of GIS, CAD, Synchro, and Highway Capacity Manual procedures.
Master’s Degree with a Transportation Focus preferred.
Compensation The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $190,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.
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 and access to internal and external training programs.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer GFT 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
Background Check GFT requires the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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