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Senior Transit Project Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

$170K - $210K/yr

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an emerging Senior Transit Project Manager to ... Grow into a role to provide team leadership. Plan, organize, and supervise the work of staff.

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Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Marlton, NJ

$130K - $180K/yr

... GFT's client base. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: * Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, design and construction ...

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Senior Transit Project Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

$170K - $210K/yr

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an emerging Senior Transit Project Manager to ... Grow into a role to provide team leadership. Plan, organize, and supervise the work of staff.

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Senior Project Engineer, Water

Denver, CO · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

GFT's Water Group Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative ... Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, design, and construction administration ...

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Project Manager, Municipal Roads

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$108K - CA$163K/yr

GFT is seeking a Project Manager, Municipal Roads to join our Transportation Practice in Toronto ... Maintain a close working relationship with all discipline leads, department heads, other project ...

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Senior Project Engineer, Water

Denver, CO · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Water Team in Denver, CO ! This role follows a ... Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, design, and construction administration ...

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Senior Project Manager

East Brunswick, NJ

$180K - $220K/yr

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Construction Services team in New ... Strong leadership and communication skills. * Expertise in project scheduling tools (e.g ...

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Project Manager - Construction Services

Newark, NJ

$180K - $250K/yr

GFT is seeking a Project Manager to join our Construction Management and Inspection team in New ... In this leadership role, you'll manage project execution while also driving growth and business ...

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Project Manager, Municipal Roads

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$108K - CA$163K/yr

GFT is seeking a Project Manager, Municipal Roads to join our Transportation Practice in Toronto ... Maintain a close working relationship with all discipline leads, department heads, other project ...

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Senior Project Manager

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Construction Services team in New ... Strong leadership and communication skills. * Expertise in project scheduling tools (e.g ...

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Phase I / Preliminary Engineering Project Manager

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Schaumburg, IL • Hybrid

$140K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

GFTis seeking aPhase I/Preliminary Engineering Project Manager to join ourRoadway Team in Illinois! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at either ourChicagoorSchaumburg, ILoffice. 


GFT’s Transportation Team

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.  Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.  

What you’ll be challenged to do: 

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated professional to lead preliminary engineering transportation projects (Phase I) and contribute to the design and planning of roadway systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise and leadership skills to deliver high-quality solutions for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and local agency projects.  

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

  • Design & Planning: Manage and deliver roadway alignments, feasibility studies, conceptual designs, and preliminary alternatives for NEPA environmental documentation. Experience with Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impacts Statements is preferred. 
  • Team Leadership: Mentor and train junior staff, manage work planning and production scheduling, and contribute to team growth and vision. 
  • Public Engagement: Actively participate in public involvement programs and collaborate with local agencies and stakeholders. 
  • Technical Deliverables: Prepare cost estimates, technical reports, and documentation required for project approvals. 
  • Project Management: Oversee projects aligned with experience level, including budgeting, scope, scheduling, and client coordination. 
  • Innovation & Problem-Solving: Identify challenges and implement adaptive, creative solutions throughout the project lifecycle. 

What you will bring to our firm: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license 
  • Experience with an emphasis in roadway, highway, and bridge design 
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with IDOT, Tollway, local agency Phase I projects 
  • Experience/working knowledge with design software tools including MicroStation, Open Roads and GEOPAK is required
  • Business Development and experience communicating and coordinating with clients  
What we prefer you bring: 
  • Master’s Degree with a Transportation Focus preferred 

Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000
Salary 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.


Location: Schaumburg, IL; Chicago, IL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time


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


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