Project Manager - South Florida Design Lead, Water​/Wastewater Engineer

Project Manager – South Florida Design Lead, Water/Wastewater Engineer

GFT is seeking a South Florida Design Lead – Project Manager – Water/Wastewater to lead our Water Resources Design Team in Florida. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our South Florida offices.

• Coordinating, participating in, and leading project teams in the planning, design, and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities across the Southeast region.
• Working collaboratively with engineering staff to develop and implement study and design standards for consultants, lead progress meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, and track project schedules and budgets.
• Managing Water and Wastewater Treatment Facility Design, including basis of design reports, plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, condition assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Regular communication and interaction with clients and regulatory government agencies, including presentations and project coordination.
• Overseeing construction contract management and inspection services.
• Supervising and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
• Demonstrating professional technical writing and verbal skills.
• Engaging within the water/wastewater industry.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s is strongly preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing water and wastewater infrastructure (study, plans, and specifications).
• Professional Engineer License (PE) in Florida.
• Progressive experience in evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing integrated teams, including budget and schedule monitoring and control responsibilities.
• Experienced in client relations and business development.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $180,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• 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.

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.

Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Florida

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Full-Time

$140,000 - $180,000