Sr. Project Manager, Dams

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Group in Philadelphia, PA or Marlton, NJ. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our offices.

About the Group

GFT's geoprofessionals bring unparalleled expertise to tackle the most challenging geotechnical assignments. We deliver innovative solutions for foundations, earth structures, groundwater resources, dams, underground construction, and building sites. We excel in designing building and transportation infrastructure, addressing landslides, sinkholes, mine subsidence, slope stability, and seepage issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a leading role on multi-disciplinary water resource projects through managing day-to-day project activities on a variety of water resource projects
• Determine client requirements and develop suitable scopes of work, schedules, and budgets to achieve project objectives
• Maintain adherence to the scope and schedule of a project
• Manage projects and a group of professionals
• Routinely meet with clients and attend public-facing meetings
• Collaborate with clients, construction personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement appropriate designs and project solutions
• Review contractor submittals, evaluate the need for design changes, and provide appropriate recommendations
• Travel up to 30% to GFT offices, client locations, or project sites, which may include overnight stays
• Prepare high-quality reports, drawings, and specifications to meet scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10-15 years of work experience as a geotechnical or water resource engineer with direct experience in water resource engineering
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, and practices applied to water resource projects
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in geotechnical or hydraulics
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D

Pay

The salary range for this role is $138,000 - $177,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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

Schedule

Core business hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This is a full-time position.