Senior Project Manager

Overview

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager
, Preliminary Roadway Design Lead to join our Roadway Team in Illinois
! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at either our Chicago or Schaumburg, IL office.

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:

• Project Management
  :
  Oversee projects aligned with experience level, including budgeting, scope, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Design & Planning
  :
  Develop roadway alignments, feasibility studies, conceptual designs, and preliminary alternatives for NEPA environmental documentation.
• Public Engagement
  :
  Support public involvement programs and collaborate with local agencies and stakeholders.
• Technical Deliverables
  :
  Prepare cost estimates, technical reports, and documentation required for project approvals.
• Team Leadership
  :
  Mentor and train junior staff, manage work planning and production scheduling, and contribute to team growth and vision.
• 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
• 15-20 years of experience with an emphasis in roadway, highway, and bridge design
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with IDOT and Phase I projects
• Experience/working knowledge with design software tools including Micro Station, 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