Water Resources Project Manager

What You Will Do This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Water Resources 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. The position will be responsible for assisting in developing a Water Resources Department and backlog. A flexible/hybrid work environment is applicable to this position, with the reporting office preferably being Fairfax, Richmond or Lexington, Virginia. Candidates in Maryland will also be considered. Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. What You’re Challenged To Do The successful candidate shall have a minimum of 8+ years of progressive design and task management experience in water resources and drainage on transportation and public projects. Experience should consist of overseeing and development of planning, design, and management of water resources‑related design projects including storm water management, storm drain, erosion and sediment control, NPDES stormwater retrofits, Low Impact Development, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, stream restoration, county and state permitting, and construction phase services. The candidate should also possess good technical, leadership, managerial, and communication skills. The candidate should have existing client relationships and possess the ability to make decisions regarding project development. Additionally, they should be able to motivate junior design staff, working well in a team environment. The candidate will be responsible for day‑to‑day management and execution of assigned projects, lead and support for business development opportunities and financial management of projects. Responsibilities Generate the scope, schedule and budget parameters for projects. Lead the execution of projects within the scope, schedule and budget. Lead design staff including mentoring and training. Participate in interdisciplinary teams along aside other technical disciplines. Identify and resolve issues related to the performance of the project, including the generation of supplemental scope, schedule and budget requests. Develop and implement QA/QC plans for projects. Manage subconsultant performance. Perform business development activities, proposal development, and represent GFT at industry and professional events. Hire less‑experienced engineers as needed. Qualifications Candidate must possess broad knowledge and experience in transportation/design and strong technical skills in highway design for projects in Maryland. Experience within Virginia or the District of Columbia is a plus. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources Engineering or related field of practice is required. Master’s Degree is a plus. Registered Virginia, Maryland and/or DC Professional Engineer (PE), or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire. 10+ years’ experience in civil site design, with direct involvement in stormwater management design, storm drain design, erosion and sediment control, hydrologic modeling, permitting and BMP retrofits. Preferred Experience in watershed water quality assessments, MS4 permitting and/or program development. Prior experience leading engineering teams. Technical experience should include familiarity with roadway, bridge and traffic elements, with ability to assist in the development of construction documents. Knowledge of and experience using MicroStation, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Compensation The salary range for this role is $145,000 – $165,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Benefits 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Application Requirements GFT requires successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. Locations Washington DC; Fairfax; Richmond; Lexington; Baltimore; Owings Mills; Towson. Employment Status Full‑time. #J-18808-Ljbffr