Transystems

Overview

GFT is seeking a Roadway Project Manager to join our Transportation Team in Atlanta, GA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Atlanta, GA 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:

This Roadway Project Manager will be responsible for the design and preparation of plan submittals related to highway and arterial roadway design, complex intersection design, local roadways, site design, bridge replacement/rehabilitation, traffic design, drainage design for DOTs and other various agencies. This is a technical position with management and business related opportunities.

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

• Perform engineering and project management tasks related to the planning and design of transportation facilities such as freeways, arterials, intersections, bridge replacements, sidewalks and other roadway improvements.
• Lead a Design Team that produces plans, specifications, cost estimates and schedules for transportation construction projects.
• Duties include project management, scheduling, budgeting, QC/QA tasks, preparing engineering reports, performing engineering calculations and analysis and furnishing technical documentation for design projects.
• Works tasks generally pertain to planning and design functions for highways, arterials, traffic, and bridges.
• Attendance at meetings and interaction with clients should be expected. Effective written and oral communication skills are imperative.
• Lead the design team in completion of technical efforts of design projects including roadway, traffic, drainage and bridge design projects and reports.
• Lead the project management of projects both technically and financially to meet the clients expectations in completing quality projects on-time and on budget.
• Answer any questions and review shop drawings during the construction phase of the project.
• Participate in business development activities, assist with proposal writing.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field; a minimum of 10 years of relevant design and project management experience preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia, or the ability to obtain licensure within 3 months of employment.
• Proficiency with engineering design software, including MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, Bentley ProjectWise, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience managing complex transportation projects from concept through construction.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively engage clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; actively fosters an environment that embraces diverse perspectives and supports a culture of respect and belonging.

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: Atlanta, GA

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

Employment Status: Full-Time

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