Senior Project Manager, Transit & Rail

Role Description

GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to our office in Berkeley, CA. This role follows a remote work model. Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Sr. Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

• Perform project management for a combination of Federally funded projects supporting transportation systems.
• Manage the project across the project life cycle from initiation to closure.
• Develop programs, projects, and apply strategic problem-solving skills ensuring timely solutions to complex construction management program issues.
• Apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities ensuring project requirements are met.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract documents.
• Establish all necessary liaisons, coordination, and support with any project-related agencies and representatives of federal, state, regional, and local governments as appropriate for each task order.
• Prepare and monitor Project Work Plan, Quality Plan, and Schedules and coordinate project resource efforts to reach objectives.
• Prepare technical analysis reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in Engineering, Environmental, Transportation, Urban, or Regional Planning, or a related field.
• 20 years of project management experience in the transportation industry.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is required.
• Strong knowledge of and experience in the principles and activities related to the development and support of transportation systems.

Requirements

• This is an hourly position. The range for this position is $55 to $65 per hour. Compensation is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Company Description

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

• Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch.
• Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
• GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
• GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
• Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.