Sr. Project Manager, Transit & Rail

GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to our office in Berkeley, CA. This role follows a remote work model.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Sr. Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.  

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following: 

• Perform project management for a combination of Federally funded projects supporting transportation systems.
• Manage the project across the project life cycle from initiation to closure.
• Develop programs, projects, and applies strategic problem-solving skills ensuring timely solutions to complex construction management program issues.
• Apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities ensuring project requirements are met.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract documents.
• Establish all necessary liaisons, coordination, and support with any project-related agencies and representatives of federal, state, regional, and local governments as appropriate for each task order.
• Prepare and monitor Project Work Plan, Quality Plan, and Schedules and coordinate project resource efforts to reach objectives.
• Prepare technical analysis reports.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in: Engineering; Environmental; Transportation, Urban, or Regional Planning; or a related field.
• 20 years of project management experience in the transportation industry.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is required.
• Strong knowledge of and experience in the principles and activities related to the development and support of transportation systems.

Compensation:

This is an hourly position. The range for this position is $55 to $65 per hour. Compensation is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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™ 

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 GFT.

Location: Remote
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Casual (On-call)

Hourly Range: $55.00-$65.00
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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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™ 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 GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Location:
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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.