Senior Project Manager, Water​/Wastewater Design

Senior Project Manager, Water / Wastewater Design

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GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Water / Wastewater Design to help 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. Working with a dynamic team, you will use your technical and management abilities to plan, design, and construct water/wastewater infrastructure, mentor staff, and contribute to business development activities.

You will provide project management leadership of integrated teams to satisfy client requirements, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality while increasing our backlog and profitability.

• Coordinating, participating in, and leading project teams in the planning, design and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities in locations across the Southeast region.
• Working collaboratively with engineering staff in a hands‑on, delivery‑focused environment, including developing and implementing study and design standards for consultants to follow, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking 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 regulating 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 in Civil or Environmental Engineering (MS preferred).
• 15+ years of experience required in water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing studies, plans and specifications for water and/or wastewater infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer License (PE) in Florida.
• Progressive experience in the 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.
• Experience in client relations and business development.

• Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM preferred.
• Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and prepare written reports.

• 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 our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch.

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.

Location:

Tampa, Florida
Business hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment status :
Full‑Time
Salary range: $140,000 – $180,000 (dependent upon experience and geographic location)
All advertised positions require successful completion of a criminal background check.