Area Leader, NYC Water

Gannett Fleming; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 140.000 - 220.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid time-off (PTO) accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Descripción de la vacante

GFT is seeking an experienced Area Leader, NYC Water, to lead municipal and industrial water/wastewater projects from design through construction in the New York region.

The role requires strong leadership, client interaction, and effective coordination across disciplines, with a hybrid work model and regular office presence in Manhattan. NYC DEP project experience is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred.
• PE license in New Jersey or New York.
• 10–15 years of water/wastewater design experience.
• Experience supporting NYC DEP projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead or support the design and construction administration of water/wastewater infrastructure projects in the region.
• Engage in client interactions, deliver presentations, and coordinate project activities.
• Manage project assignments across multiple disciplines and track progress.
• Coordinate work with municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee construction contract management and observation services.
• Stay actively involved in the water/wastewater engineering field.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Client interaction

Project coordination

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Herramientas

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Descripción del empleo

GFT is seeking an experienced Area Leader, NYC Waterwith strong technical expertise to join our Water and Environmental Business Group in New York, NY. We offer a hybrid work modeland flexible scheduling options; candidates must be able to regularly go into our Manhattan office.

GFT is ranked among top water treatment design firms by ENR. Join us as we continue to provide innovation solutions to address the complexities in water and wastewater treatment.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

In this role you will lead or support the conceptualization, design and construction administration of water/wastewater infrastructure projects across the region.

This represents an excellent career opportunity for a proven self-starter capable of leading medium to large scale projects with a customer‑centric mentality with an emphasis on delivery quality at the highest level.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, designing, and administering construction of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities, with clients and projects primarily in the region.
• Engaging in client interactions, delivering presentations, and coordinating project activities.
• Managing project assignments and tasks across multiple disciplines, including developing and implementing study and design standards, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and tracking project schedules.
• Coordinating work activities and communicating with municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Overseeing construction contract management and observation services.
• Staying actively involved in the engineering industry, particularly within the water/wastewater sector.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in the water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing studies, plans, and specifications for water and/or wastewater infrastructure (e.g., treatment and collection/distribution projects).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or New York
• Experience supporting NYC DEP projects required
• 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.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $220,000

Salary 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 of GFT.

Location: New York, NYCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time