GFT · 2 weeks ago
Assistant Project Manager, Transit & Rail
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expGFT is a privately held AEC firm specializing in transportation, water, power, and buildings. They are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Public Transit Practice, focusing on improving transportation systems and managing large-scale projects.
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Responsibilities
Assist Project Management team and key project staff in a variety of tasks including Project coordination and project controls support
Support project managers and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by project managers
Support change management activities on projects as they arise
Interact, communicate (written/verbal), establish, and maintain effective and positive working relationships with co-workers, customers/clients, and contractors
Maintain and monitoring the project schedule and progress of the work and track monthly updates
Monitoring project budget and control project costs through preparing and maintaining cost management reports, Earned Value Analysis (EVA) or other techniques, by reviewing project inquires and reports
Preparing and archiving weekly and monthly project status and progress reports, project records, and correspondences
Tracking submittals and document control and distribute between stakeholders and maintain active involvement in collecting and implementing inputs from various disciplines on the project
Coordinating multiple tasks at the same time, meet the deadlines and perform effectively under tight schedules
Preparing project execution and management plan
Coordinate and manage the QC process in accordance with the GFT Quality Management System
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
5+ years' progressive experience in the planning, design, management and implementation of rail and transit related projects
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
Preferred
EIT or Professional Engineering License (preferable in New York and New Jersey)
Experience with rail agencies (NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak, MTA, MBTI, etc)
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation
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
GFT
GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
John Derr
Executive Vice President
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