GFT is building a pipeline of Project Manager talent to join our Transit & Rail Practice in Meriden, CT. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Meriden, CT office. Working with the public transit team at GFT means shaping the future of transportation, delivering projects that improve mobility, safety, and accessibility for millions of passengers nationwide. Specializing in rail systems, bus rapid transit, and zero-emission mobility solutions, our experts combine deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transit networks. Together, we're transforming urban landscapes, reducing environmental impact, and connecting communities through state-of-the-art public transportation infrastructure. Explore some of our signature public transit projects here. Together, we're transforming transportation infrastructure, reducing environmental impact, and connecting communities through state-of-the-art public transportation solutions. Explore some of our signature public transit projects here.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
As a Project Manager, Transit & Rail, you will support the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of rail and transit infrastructure projects throughout Connecticut and the Northeast. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver commuter rail, passenger rail, and related transportation infrastructure improvements.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant rail and transit projects while working closely with clients, project partners, technical specialists, and multidisciplinary design teams.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Manage and coordinate rail and transit infrastructure projects and assignments from planning and design through construction support.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, project partners, discipline leads, and other project stakeholders.
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to meet project schedules, submission requirements, quality standards, and client expectations.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resources in coordination with project leadership.
- Coordinate civil, structural, track, signals, communications, utilities, systems, and other technical disciplines involved in rail and transit projects.
- Oversee the preparation, coordination, and review of drawings, specifications, design packages, cost estimates, schedules, and other technical deliverables.
- Review project submissions for consistency, interdisciplinary coordination, quality, and compliance with client requirements and applicable design standards.
- Coordinate design reviews and work with clients and technical teams to identify, communicate, and resolve design and project issues.
- Support preliminary and final design activities for rail infrastructure improvements, including stations, track, signals, communications, utilities, structures, and related civil infrastructure.
- Support Design-Build and other project delivery methods through design coordination, technical review, and collaboration with clients and project teams.
- Monitor project progress and communicate schedule, scope, quality, and coordination issues to project leadership and clients.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with rail and transportation agencies, project partners, consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and junior staff and participate in the review of their work.
- Support proposal development, project pursuits, and other client-focused activities as needed.
- Promote GFT's commitment to safety, quality, collaboration, and successful project delivery.
What you will bring to our firm:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Connecticut, or the ability to obtain Connecticut licensure through reciprocity.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive background delivering rail, transit, transportation, or related infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated background managing or coordinating multidisciplinary rail and transit projects through planning, design, procurement, and construction support phases.
- Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, resources, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.
- Knowledge of project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build.
- Background working with transportation and rail agencies such as CTDOT, Metro-North Railroad, MTA, Amtrak, or other comparable transportation agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships.
- Strong communication, presentation, coordination, and leadership skills.
- Background serving as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Design Manager, Design Lead, or similar role on rail, transit, or transportation infrastructure projects.
- Direct involvement with commuter rail, passenger rail, rail stations, track, signals, communications, traction power, bridges, structures, civil infrastructure, or related rail systems.
- Background coordinating technical deliverables, design packages, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and multidisciplinary submissions.
- Design-Build or other alternative project delivery experience.
- Ability to review technical work for quality, interdisciplinary coordination, and compliance with client requirements and applicable design standards.
- Ability to support proposal development, project pursuits, and client engagement activities.
What we prefer you bring:
- Established relationships with CTDOT, Metro-North Railroad, MTA, Amtrak, or other Northeast rail and transit clients.
- Knowledge of Connecticut and Northeast rail infrastructure, agency standards, and project delivery requirements.
Compensation:The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $153,000. Salary is 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™ GFT 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: Meriden, CTCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time