Gannett Fleming · 8 hours ago
Project Development Engineer/Architect
US-IL-Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expGannett Fleming is a privately held AEC firm specializing in transportation, water, power, and buildings. They are seeking a Project Development Engineer/Architect to lead project scopes and manage transit rail capital improvements, collaborating with clients and technical teams to deliver innovative solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead a team of 3 reports and collaborate with the client to identify potential projects or programs based on need or funding availability
Develop planning analyses or documents in support of transit infrastructure improvements, including major programs such as vertical transportation modernization, sustainability initiatives, zero emission fleet conversion, or complete line reconstructions
Manage the process to develop detailed scope, schedule, budget, delivery methods, and risks for specific transit infrastructure improvement projects
Oversee the development of NEPA documentation by specialists, including project initiation summaries, checklists, documented categorical exclusions, presentations, or other materials for coordination with the FTA and/or State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Coordinate with technical disciplines, including historic architects or engineering specialists, to support the development of projects and program goals
Assist in the management of a 5-year Capital Improvement Program with associated database through stakeholder engagement to identify overall capital needs
Assist in the development of grant applications for capital projects, including identification of potential applicable projects, development of grant materials, and tracking of grant applications
Assist in coordinating reviews for other projects that may affect client assets or projects
Work with document control to properly document and store all planning documents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning or a related field
10 – 15 years of experience in transit/transportation infrastructure planning
Knowledge of typical infrastructure project lifecycles for traditional project delivery methods
Excellent interpersonal, time management, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to lead meetings and groups to develop consensus on program or project goals, objectives, and scope
Capacity to coordinate and manage tracking systems for planning activities
Experience with grant development related to Federal or other discretionary funding programs
Excellent working knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam
Preferred
Professional Engineer/Architect or AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners)
PMP or similar project management training
Advanced degree in a related discipline
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
Gannett Fleming
Gannett Fleming is a privately held AEC firm partnering closely with our clients on some of the toughest challenges facing our communities today—and into the future.
1001-5000 employees
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2023-03-08Acquired
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