Project Manager, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics

GFT is seeking a Project Manager to join our Geotechnical, Dams & Hydraulics team in Pennsylvania! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in Mechanicsburg, PA.

GFT’s Geotechnical, Dams & Hydraulics Team

Our specialists have the in-depth knowledge to excel on the most challenging assignments. We provide innovative solutions for foundations; underground construction; and water resource structures including dams and levees.  We design new dams, dam rehabilitations, and dam decommissioning along with their appurtenant structures including spillways, outlet works, intakes and dam safety monitoring systems.

 

What you’ll be challenged to do:

This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate directly with a diverse group of design professionals including hydraulic, geotechnical, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers through all phases of a project’s lifecycle. The role emphasizes a customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering the highest quality results on every project

 

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

• 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
• Determining client requirements and developing suitable scopes of work, schedules, and budgets to achieve project objectives
• Maintain adherence to the scope and schedule of a project
• Management of projects and a group of professionals
• Routinely meeting with clients and attending public facing meetings
• Collaborating with clients, construction personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement appropriate designs and project solutions
• Reviewing contractor submittals, evaluating the need for design changes, and providing appropriate recommendations
• Managing the efforts of subcontractors
• Traveling up to 30% to GFT offices, client locations, or project sites, which may include overnight stays
• Preparing high-quality reports, drawings, and specifications to meet scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory requirements

What you will bring to our firm: 

• 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 Outloo

What we prefer you bring: 

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

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $155,000. 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.

 

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: Mechanicsburg, PACore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

 

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