GFT
Project Manager / Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer
GFT, East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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Project Manager / Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer
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What You Will Do GFT is seeking a
Project Manager / ITS Engineer
to join our Transportation Team in our New York City, Woodbury, or New Jersey offices. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of these locations.
Working on the roadway 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.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do As a Project Manager / ITS Engineer, you’ll take the lead in shaping how communities move by delivering innovative ITS and traffic signal solutions throughout New York State and New Jersey. This role challenges you to think strategically, solve complex transportation problems, and apply emerging technologies that enhance safety, efficiency, and connectivity across our transportation networks. You’ll collaborate with skilled professionals who share a commitment to improving mobility and advancing intelligent infrastructure for the region’s future.
Responsibilities
Secure, plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of ITS projects ranging from small assignments to large-scale, multi-discipline efforts with technical complexity
Lead project teams through preliminary and final design, preparation of construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination
Provide client-facing leadership as Project Manager or Task Manager, ensuring delivery aligns with client expectations, agency standards, and GFT strategic initiatives
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, supporting business development and proposal efforts including writing, presentations, and pursuit strategy
Reinforce and expand the group’s market position and service offerings by aligning ITS practice growth with client and agency needs
Guide, mentor, and coordinate multi-disciplinary staff, fostering collaboration and accountability while advancing technical excellence
Lead engineering design services throughout the project life cycle, from concept through construction
Direct designs in accordance with the defined scope of work
Oversee engineering analysis related to design, implementation, and operations of ITS elements and subsystems
Evaluate complex design challenges and develop innovative techniques or procedures to address them
Assess the impact of construction and utility work on ITS infrastructure and determine appropriate mitigation measures
Approve and guide the development of engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages
Conduct project site visits and field work as needed to ensure technical accuracy and compliance
Lead testing efforts and resolve technical issues during new installations or modifications of ITS field equipment
Education | Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably civil, electrical, or transportation)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York
12–15 years of experience in the ITS/transportation field, including leadership or senior-level responsibilities
Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, with experience supporting proposals, pursuits, and presentations
Leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a track record of mentoring staff and fostering collaboration across disciplines
Familiarity with agency CADD standards and producing electronic submissions for transportation projects
Design and/or project management experience working for or alongside NYSDOT, NYSTA, NYCDOT, PANYNJ or other major New York/New Jersey area transportation agencies — including ITS systems, and field equipment integration
Experience designing ITS systems: traffic monitoring, surveillance, and supporting infrastructure
Knowledge of industry standards such as NTCIP, NEMA, IEEE, NEC, and of regional transportation agency ITS standards/specifications
Ability to prepare/lead design packages (plans, specs, estimates)
Experience with MicroStation and MS Office
What We Prefer You Bring
Traffic signal and/or fiber optic communication system design experience
Compensation The salary range for this role is
$120,000 - $160,000
per year. 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.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
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.
Information Location: Any New York or NJ Offices
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
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Project Manager / Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer
role at
GFT
What You Will Do GFT is seeking a
Project Manager / ITS Engineer
to join our Transportation Team in our New York City, Woodbury, or New Jersey offices. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of these locations.
Working on the roadway 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.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do As a Project Manager / ITS Engineer, you’ll take the lead in shaping how communities move by delivering innovative ITS and traffic signal solutions throughout New York State and New Jersey. This role challenges you to think strategically, solve complex transportation problems, and apply emerging technologies that enhance safety, efficiency, and connectivity across our transportation networks. You’ll collaborate with skilled professionals who share a commitment to improving mobility and advancing intelligent infrastructure for the region’s future.
Responsibilities
Secure, plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of ITS projects ranging from small assignments to large-scale, multi-discipline efforts with technical complexity
Lead project teams through preliminary and final design, preparation of construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination
Provide client-facing leadership as Project Manager or Task Manager, ensuring delivery aligns with client expectations, agency standards, and GFT strategic initiatives
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, supporting business development and proposal efforts including writing, presentations, and pursuit strategy
Reinforce and expand the group’s market position and service offerings by aligning ITS practice growth with client and agency needs
Guide, mentor, and coordinate multi-disciplinary staff, fostering collaboration and accountability while advancing technical excellence
Lead engineering design services throughout the project life cycle, from concept through construction
Direct designs in accordance with the defined scope of work
Oversee engineering analysis related to design, implementation, and operations of ITS elements and subsystems
Evaluate complex design challenges and develop innovative techniques or procedures to address them
Assess the impact of construction and utility work on ITS infrastructure and determine appropriate mitigation measures
Approve and guide the development of engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages
Conduct project site visits and field work as needed to ensure technical accuracy and compliance
Lead testing efforts and resolve technical issues during new installations or modifications of ITS field equipment
Education | Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably civil, electrical, or transportation)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York
12–15 years of experience in the ITS/transportation field, including leadership or senior-level responsibilities
Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, with experience supporting proposals, pursuits, and presentations
Leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a track record of mentoring staff and fostering collaboration across disciplines
Familiarity with agency CADD standards and producing electronic submissions for transportation projects
Design and/or project management experience working for or alongside NYSDOT, NYSTA, NYCDOT, PANYNJ or other major New York/New Jersey area transportation agencies — including ITS systems, and field equipment integration
Experience designing ITS systems: traffic monitoring, surveillance, and supporting infrastructure
Knowledge of industry standards such as NTCIP, NEMA, IEEE, NEC, and of regional transportation agency ITS standards/specifications
Ability to prepare/lead design packages (plans, specs, estimates)
Experience with MicroStation and MS Office
What We Prefer You Bring
Traffic signal and/or fiber optic communication system design experience
Compensation The salary range for this role is
$120,000 - $160,000
per year. 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.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
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.
Information Location: Any New York or NJ Offices
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
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