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GFT · 2 days ago

Senior Project Manager - Transit & Rail (PM)

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$250K/yr - $270K/yr

10+ years exp

GFT is a privately held AEC firm specializing in the intersection of transportation, water, power, and buildings. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and manage a Program Management / Construction Management Team overseeing the Design-Build of a major bus facility in Washington DC, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the Project Manager and primary point of contact for the owner

Manage all aspects of client, project / construction management, and Design-Build teams for Battery Electric Bus (BEB) facility

Full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project including scope development and adherence, contract negotiations, cost control, staff management, quality control and financial management

Actively manage the client’s requirements for budget, schedule and program, project communications and documentation

Manage scopes of service involving substantial risk and complexity

Coordinates work efforts and reviews work performed and all project plans

Responsible for managing and delivering quality transportation projects on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client

Qualification

Construction ManagementBudget ManagementDesign-Build ExperienceProject ManagementPublic Sector KnowledgePMP CertificationProfessional Engineer DesignationTeam BuildingInterpersonal SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

A minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in project management, construction management, business, or related field managing large projects

Relevant bus or rail facility construction experience, preferably BEB facility

Experience with Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and hybrid Design-Build / Construction Manager at Risk (DB/CMR) and other incentive-based delivery methods

Proven ability to manage complex budgets and schedules

Knowledge of working in a public sector environment

Ability to pass a government background check

Local to Washington DC Metropolitan Area and ability to work full-time on the project site

Preferred

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management, business, or related field

Professional Engineer Designation (P.E.) is required

PMP preferred

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Certification and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is preferred

A minimum of 10 years' experience managing large bus or rail transit related projects or programs

Strong interpersonal skills with a special focus on working with diverse and cross-cultural teams

Demonstrated leadership in leading large-scale projects as well as project development ranging from planning, alternatives analysis, environmental process, permitting, final design, construction, safety certification and commissioning facilities

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.