Sr. Project Manager, Construction Services
What You Will Do
GFT is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager to join our Construction Services team. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
Develop, initiate, plan, execute, control and close-out projects and scopes of service involving moderate risk and complexity that are generally multi-practice.
May involve coordinating and managing multiple organizations to deliver the scopes of service for projects of regional significance.
Market and develop business in accordance with the goals of the business plan for the assigned organization and/or business unit.
Project Development
Lead the project pursuit decision (go/no-go)
Lead development and preparation of proposals including coordinating with other team members for practice-specific input
Negotiate contract scopes and fees
Lead in presentation of proposals to clients and other stakeholders
Supervise and/or prepare contracts and related documents for clients, subconsultants, subcontractors, and vendors which conform with in-house counsel requirements
Recommend execution of contracts and related documents for clients, subconsultants, subcontractors, and vendors
Project Initiation and Planning
Manage the project set-up process; including preparing PA’s and WBS’s for input into BST. This includes billing particulars and invoice requirements
Coordinate and supervise the preparation of file protocols and document control procedures
Prepare PEP’s with input from other team members
Approve PA’s, BST budget set-ups, and PEP’s
Execution
Lead project kick-off meetings
Develop, coordinate and efficiently manage the resources to complete the scopes of service which may include multiple practices and organizations
Coordinate and manage the efforts of subconsultants, subcontractors, and vendors
Prepare project status reports with input from others
Maintain communication with internal/external stakeholders, focusing on clients’ executive managers and project managers in accordance with the PEP’s
Supervise adjustments and modifications to WBS’s
Lead, coordinate and manage the QA process in accordance with the GF Quality Management System
Control project costs through preparing and maintaining cost management reports, Earned Value Analysis (EVA) or other techniques, by reviewing project inquiries and reports available from BST
Prepare and maintain project schedules
Determine % of scope complete estimates using EVA or other techniques and input into BST. This may require coordination with others
Lead, coordinate and manage the QC process in accordance with the GF Quality Management System
Identify and control risks in accordance with the PEP’s
Manage timely billings, A/R collection and A/P payments
Approve client invoices for billing
Approve sub-contractor invoices for payment
Approve budget transfers in BST
Care for project closeout activities
Additional Responsibilities
Marketing and business development for the assigned organization or business unit through meetings with and presentations to potential clients
Education | Experience
Education and Licensing requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required; Bachelor’s degree in related technical field preferred
PMI, PMP or approved equivalent
Training, Skills, Knowledge And/or Experience:
15+ years of industry experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Able to analyze and solve problems efficiently and effectively
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
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
Company Overview
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™
We are 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.
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Legal Compliance
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.