Head of Project Management (Remote)

GFT is seeking a Traffic Group Leader to join our Northeast Region Transportation Team, focused on building our team and expanding and strengthening our presence across New Jersey. 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. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

This individual will be responsible for project delivery, business development, staff development, and strengthening GFT’s position in the New Jersey transportation market.

Securing, planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of small to large-scale, multi-discipline traffic and transportation projects involving complex technical challenges and diverse project teams.

Building and leading the New Jersey traffic practice, including recruitment, mentorship, resource planning, and long-term growth strategy.

Leading business development efforts including client relationship management, pursuit strategy, teaming decisions, and capture planning.

Serving as Project Manager, Task Manager, and/or Traffic Technical Advisor on major pursuits and active projects.

Overseeing preparation of traffic impact studies, traffic modeling and simulation analyses, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) plans, traffic signal design, signing and pavement marking plans, and related transportation studies.

Ensuring quality control, schedule adherence, and financial performance across all assigned projects.

Managing multiple concurrent project commitments while maintaining high standards of technical excellence.

Collaborating with roadway, bridge, planning, and construction teams to deliver integrated transportation solutions.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline

Substantial professional years of traffic and transportation engineering experience, including in a project management or group leadership capacity.

Demonstrated experience managing and growing a traffic/transportation group, particularly within the New Jersey market.

Strong familiarity with NJDOT, NJTA, and PANYNJ standards, policies, and procedures required. Proficiency with HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and other traffic analysis and simulation software.

Track record of successful project delivery, financial management, and junior staff mentorship.

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer certification

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.

Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. 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. 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.

Employment Status: Full-Time

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