GFT ยท 18 hours ago
Principal Project Manager
Greater Houston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expGFT is seeking a Principal Water Engineer to join their Water Team in Houston, TX. This role involves leading the design and delivery of large-diameter water pipelines and contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure projects.
ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater
Hiring Manager
Sarah Salerno, RACR
Responsibilities
Lead the design of large-diameter water lines (24 inches and up)
Lead route planning, including evaluation of cost-benefit and constructibility
Collaborate with teams on right-of-way (ROW) acquisitions and utility coordination
Review and develop technical documentation, plans, and reports
Work collaboratively with engineering staff in a hands-on, delivery-focused environment
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners
Contribute to technical quality while maintaining project timelines
Support the development of design concepts and technical criteria for large-diameter water line projects, including research of complex project elements
Lead the coordination, and execution of large or technically complex engineering assignments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Active PE license
10+ years of engineering experience preferred, especially in water line design and/or land development
Experience with large water line projects, including 24-inch diameter pipelines and larger
Familiarity with ROW acquisitions, route studies, and permitting processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred
Experience with pump stations or facilities is a plus but not required
Company
GFT
GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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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 - Transportation Advisor
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