GFT ยท 1 day ago
South Florida Design Lead, Water / Wastewater Engineer
Miami, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expGFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates in the fields of transportation, water, power, and buildings. They are seeking a South Florida Design Lead to manage the Water Resources Design Team, focusing on planning, designing, and constructing water and wastewater infrastructure while mentoring junior staff and overseeing project management activities.
ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Coordinating, participating in, and leading project teams in the planning, design and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities in locations across the Southeast region
Working collaboratively with engineering staff in a hands-on, delivery-focused environment including developing and implementing study and design standards for consultants to follow, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking project schedules, and budgets
Managing Water and Wastewater Treatment Facility Design, including basis of design reports, plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, condition assessments, and technical evaluations
Regular communication and interaction with clients and regulating government agencies including presentations and project coordination
Overseeing construction contract management and inspection services
Supervising and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers
Demonstrating professional technical writing and verbal skills
Engaging within the water/wastewater industry
Qualification
Required
Bachelors of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
10+ years of experience required in water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water and/or wastewater infrastructure (i.e. treatment and collection/distribution projects)
Professional Engineer License (PE) in Florida
Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems
Demonstrated leadership experience managing integrated teams including budget and schedule monitoring and control responsibilities
Experienced in client relations and business development
Demonstrating professional technical writing and verbal skills
Preferred
Master's Degree is strongly preferred
Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM is preferred
Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation
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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