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GFT · 4 hours ago

Transit Market Sector Leader

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $350K/yr

15+ years exp

GFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates at the intersection of transportation, water, power, and buildings. They are seeking a Transit Market Sector Leader to define and execute the strategic vision for their Transit Market Sector, focusing on expanding their footprint in various transit technologies and fostering collaboration across regions and disciplines.

ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive market growth strategy for the Transit Sector aligned with GFT’s annual and long-range business goals

Identify and pursue strategic pursuits in key growth markets including Seattle, Northern and Southern California, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Mid-Atlantic and Canada

Lead go/no-go decisions, win strategies, and teaming approaches for major pursuits

Partner with marketing and operations leaders to ensure consistent messaging, branding, and market positioning

Cultivate and maintain executive-level relationships with key agency and consultant partners

Drive pipeline development through targeted outreach, networking, and industry involvement (APTA, Mpact, AREMA, etc.)

Support proposal development, interviews, and presentations for high-value pursuits

Provide senior oversight and thought leadership for planning, NEPA, design, and systems integration efforts

Mentor project managers in delivery excellence, quality assurance, and FTA compliance

Contribute to the development of innovative tools, templates, and best practices for transit project delivery

Serve as a subject-matter expert for multimodal corridor planning, design-build programs, and federal funding programs (Small Starts, CIG, etc.)

Collaborate with regional leadership to build and strengthen the Transit team, supporting hiring, mentoring, and professional development

Promote an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance culture across GFT’s national network

Foster cross-sector collaboration with Rail, Systems, Planning, and Civil Infrastructure teams

Qualification

Transit planningBusiness developmentClient relationship managementFTA processes knowledgeNEPA knowledgeCapital project deliveryLeadership skillsStrategic thinkingProfessional Engineer (PE)AICP certificationCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related discipline

15+ years of experience in transit planning, design, or program management; consulting experience strongly preferred

Proven record of business development and client relationship management within the U.S. transit industry

Knowledge of FTA processes, NEPA, and capital project delivery (including design-build, CM/GC, and Small Starts)

Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills

Preferred

Master's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) or AICP certification

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 is being offer for this role