Hybrid Senior ITS Engineer & Project Manager

GFT; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) Savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Principal ITS Engineer to join our Transportation Team in New York City or Woodbury. This hybrid role leads ITS and traffic projects across New York State and New England, delivering innovative solutions and driving client engagement.

You will mentor teams, direct design through construction, and help grow GFT’s transportation practice. Qualified candidates will have 15+ years in ITS/traffic, a NY PE license, and proven client development capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, electrical, or transportation) required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York required.
• 15+ years of ITS/traffic field experience with leadership or senior responsibilities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships; experience with proposals and pitches.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Secure, plan, direct, and monitor ITS, tolling and traffic engineering projects from small to large multi-discipline efforts.
• Lead project teams through design, construction documents, specs, cost estimates, scheduling, and coordination.
• Provide client-facing leadership to ensure delivery aligns with expectations and standards.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; support proposals, pursuits, and presentations.
• Grow ITS practice by aligning with client/agency needs and expanding services.
• Guide multi-disciplinary staff and foster collaboration and technical excellence.
• Lead engineering design services from concept to construction.
• Oversee engineering analysis and prepare design packages; ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead project pursuits including proposals, letters of interest and presentations.

Job description

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Principal ITS Engineer to join our Transportation Team in New York City or Woodbury. This hybrid role leads ITS and traffic projects across New York State and New England, delivering innovative solutions and driving client engagement.

You will mentor teams, direct design through construction, and help grow GFT’s transportation practice. Qualified candidates will have 15+ years in ITS/traffic, a NY PE license, and proven client development capabilities.