Project Manager, Utility Coordinator

What You Will Do

Wilmington, NC office. Working on the roadway 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 roadway projects here.

GFT is seeking a Project Manager, Utility Coordinator to join Transportation Practice in North Carolina! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring partial attendance at our Wilmington, NC office. Working on the roadway 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 roadway projects here.

As a Project Manager, Utility Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to expand your career by taking on new challenges and managing various transportation projects, federal, state and local. Your role will involve leading various projects, enhance processes, and collaborating with peers, stakeholders, and senior-level professionals to ensure seamless project execution and prepare for future leadership positions.

• Prepare project management plans and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain a close working relationship with all discipline leads, department heads, other project managers, project controls staff, and construction personnel to foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure a high level of technical quality on the projects through complex problem-solving and innovative solutions.
• Mentor and provide leadership training to project staff to support their professional growth and skill advancement.

• 8 years of experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in project teamwork
• Experience on NCDOT and Municipal projects is preferred.
• A history of partnering with various utility owners and companies
• Familiarity with roadway design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Micro Station, Inroads, ORD).
• Technical excellence in civil & highway design.
• Familiarity with contract documents.
• Demonstrated experience in successful project execution.
• A thorough understanding of the requirements and complexities of the design and management of multi-disciplinary projects, such as utility coordination, construction staging, traffic management, public consultation, external agency approvals, communication and liaison, coordination of sub-consultants and design groups, schedule and budget control, quality control and construction administration

The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $140,000. 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.

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