Principal Project Manager, Transit & Rail

Principal Project Manager – Transit & Rail GFT is seeking a Principal Project Manager to join our Transit & Rail team in Austin, TX. The role is responsible for coordinating and reviewing the work of engineers and planners working in diverse disciplines to design and plan major transportation infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Serve as Project Manager with involvement in client development, project delivery, and overall client satisfaction both locally and in other regions in support of company projects. Responsible for overall supervision and quality of those projects assigned. Ensure projects conform to the contractual agreements the firm has made to our clients. Ensure projects are completed within the allocated time and budget. Assist in business development goals established for the firm. Grow into a role to provide team leadership. Plan, organize, and supervise the work of staff. Evaluate progress of the staff and results obtained and recommend changes to achieve overall objectives. Mentor other employees to participate in transit projects. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or planning field required; Master’s preferred. Minimum 15-30 years of management experience in the planning and design of transit/rail/bus/facility infrastructure desired. Experience with transit projects ranging from planning / concept design through project development is valuable. Registration as a licensed PE or AICP required. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $250,000 - $275,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location. Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, 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. Location Austin, TX - Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Employment Status: Full-Time Equal Opportunity Statement GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives 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. Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. GFT requires the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr