Transystems

Overview

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Transportation Team in Hartford, CT! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Hartford office.

Working on the Transportation 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 Transportation projects here.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership ability and significant experience and demonstrated technical excellence in planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of varied transportation projects.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Directs engineering assignments: preparation of reports, plans, specifications and analyses.
• Plans and develops projects including definition of scope, preparation of schedule and development of budgets.
• Tracks project progress and ensures completion within established time frame and budget.
• Interacts with personnel throughout the company, subconsultants, clients and contractors.
• Provide team leadership. Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a staff of engineers and technicians.
• Develops and presents proposals/presentations to clients or in public forums.
• Other duties as may be assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications

What you'll bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering from an accredited engineering curriculum.
• Minimum 10 years’ responsible experience in design and management of transportation engineering assignments.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer required.
• Experience working with Connecticut, Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island DOTs required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve problems and plan tasks with an understanding of "Critical Path Management".
• Ability to clearly describe observations and convey information with sketches and technical writing.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of team members, subconsultants and subcontractors/vendors.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• Client Service - Responds promptly to client needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments; Ability to independently maintain client relationships and market the firm’s services.
• PC literate – Microsoft Office Suite.
• Engineering software systems: AutoCAD; MicroStation/GeoPak; In Roads, Land Desktop, and Civil 3D.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we prefer you bring:

• Master’s Degree in Civil engineering from an accredited engineering curriculum.
• More than 15 years experience in design and management of transportation engineering assignments.

Featured 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.

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 Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Hartford, CT

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

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