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GFT · 16 hours ago

Highway Project Manager

GFT is currently seeking a Highway Project Manager to join their Eastern PA Highway Team. The role involves overseeing engineering design tasks for highway projects and establishing working relationships with client project managers to deliver innovative solutions in transportation infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

Oversee engineering design tasks for highway projects from preliminary to final design
Oversee development of construction contract documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Establish working relationships and build relationships with client project managers
Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team to complete tasks within scope, schedule and budget
Mentor and supervise highway engineers in developing transportation construction plans, including but not limited to cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings plans
Collaborate with Eastern Pennsylvania Highway leadership to deliver projects
Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team to complete tasks within scope, schedule and budget
The desire to grow your knowledge, expertise, leadership skills, and relationships is desirable

Qualification

Civil Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineering LicenseHighway Design ExperienceMicroStationOpenRoads Design SoftwareMS Office ProficiencyVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationTime ManagementDecision MakingOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
Professional Engineering (PE) License registered in Pennsylvania required
Effective time management, technical and interpersonal skills
Articulate with professional presence and solid decision-making, planning and organizational skills
General understanding of how to manage/monitor scopes, schedules and budgets
Oversee engineering design tasks for highway projects from preliminary to final design
Oversee development of construction contract documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Establish working relationships and build relationships with client project managers
Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team to complete tasks within scope, schedule and budget
Mentor and supervise highway engineers in developing transportation construction plans
Collaborate with Eastern Pennsylvania Highway leadership to deliver projects
Ability to work in a team environment, self-motivated, demonstrated organization skills, team player, and commitment to continuous improvement
Expertise with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Prior experience with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike projects preferred including being well versed in client design policies, standards and specifications
10+ years' progressive engineering experience in highway design is preferred
Understanding of MicroStation, OpenRoads design software preferred

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

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GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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Key Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
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John Derr
Executive Vice President - Transportation Advisor
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