Project Manager, Buildings & Places Federal

About the Role

GFT is seeking a Project Manager for our Buildings + Places Federal Market. This position manages all aspects of project execution including budget, scope, and schedule while leading the project delivery team. As the primary point of contact for client engagement, you will provide excellent customer service and assist with identifying new federal business opportunities, leading project-level proposal development. This role can be remote and involves leading multi-disciplinary teams of architects and engineers through the full project lifecycle—from inception to completion.

You will engage when opportunities are identified, lead proposal development and negotiations, form and lead your project delivery team (PDT) through design and execution, and manage projects through construction completion to closeout. Projects will serve federal clients such as DoW/DoD (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, etc.), DHS (USCG, US Secret Service, CBP, etc.), and other federal agencies. Work will include Engineering Studies, Facility Condition Assessments, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build construction delivery methods.

The work location is flexible, including the potential for remote work. Travel is required to support project execution, business development, networking events, in-person office visits, and training.

Responsibilities

• Drive project execution and lead multi-disciplinary PDTs of architects and engineers.
• Translate client project scope into PDT actions and ensure scope compliance, including managing changes with proper approval and compensation.
• Identify and schedule project deliverables for on-time delivery.
• Perform project-level financial management and reporting.
• Implement the GFT Quality Management system, ensuring deliverables are reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop project fee and scope proposals in coordination with discipline leads, lead fee negotiations, ensure proper documentation, and make recommendations to leadership.
• Establish and nurture strategic business partnerships and customer relationships.
• Maintain active engagement with professional societies such as SAME, ACEC, DBIA, and AIA.
• Deliver GFT capability presentations to prospective or current clients.
• Identify new federal market sector opportunities and potential customers.
• Identify teaming opportunities and develop relationships with industry partners.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Meet deadlines with short turnaround times while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work independently and in teams, both in-person and virtually.
• Act as an active listener and effective communicator, processing and responding to feedback or conflict productively.
• Solve problems creatively and pragmatically.
• Travel and lead teams on federal and military site visits.
• Represent GFT at client Industry Days and other networking and intelligence-gathering events.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license; PMP certification may be considered in lieu of PE or RA.
• 10 years of federal experience in design and construction, including knowledge of IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, task order, or stand-alone contract vehicles for federal clients or the AEC industry.
• Familiarity with Federal/DoW building programs and contract acquisitions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and staff on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organized with a positive team-building spirit and collaborative attitude.
• Ability to maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $175,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, including access to internal and external training programs and support for active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.