GFT · 5 hours ago
Group Leader, Highway Engineering
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $260K/yr
15+ years expGFT is a privately held AEC firm seeking an experienced Roadway Group Leader to join their Transportation Group in Texas. This role involves leading a team of over 70 professionals, managing transportation projects, and driving business development efforts across the state.
ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Champion a “One Team Texas” culture
Lead, mentor, and empower teams across Texas offices while fostering a collaborative, accountable, high-performance environment
Communicate proactively and effectively with the Area Leader, other leaders, and staff
Champion professional development, recruitment, and retention of staff
Oversee project delivery by providing leadership and direction to project managers
Manage and support engineering efforts for complex and high-profile projects
Conduct project performance reviews
Drive project performance by monitoring schedule, budget, quality, and risk, proactively resolving issues to maintain client confidence
Support QA/QC by ensuring quality expectations are consistently met or exceeded
Partner with the Area Leader, Project Managers, and Regional Sales Leader to expand market presence across Texas
Cultivate client relationships, identify and evaluate pursuits, establish teaming strategies, and lead proposal efforts aligned with Texas growth objectives
Develop strategies and tactical action plans to achieve business development and client service goals
Identify trends and opportunities for business and resource growth
Initiate and review proposals and sales activities; lead or participate in interviews and presentations
Attend conferences of strategic significance and maintain visibility through active participation in professional, civic, and business organizations
Develop and manage labor projections for the group and balance workload across offices
Collaborate with the Business Manager during PM meetings and resolve at-risk projects
Lead project management both technically and financially to deliver high-quality, on-time, on-budget projects
Balance direct billable work with business development, mentorship, and operational leadership responsibilities
Track and improve group metrics, including utilization, profitability, NLM, schedule adherence, and quality performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience managing transportation projects
Experience leading teams
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas
Strong background in project management, heavy civil infrastructure engineering, and business development, with a verifiable track record of winning and executing large, complex transportation projects
Growth-focused mindset with the ability to attract, develop, and retain talent to expand market share and meet evolving client needs
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to challenge, confront, and influence effectively
Excellent communication and presentation skills
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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