Principal Project Manager, Water Resources

GFT; San Juan (PR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Incentive compensation

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A private engineering firm in San Juan, Puerto Rico, seeks a Principal Project Manager for its Water Business Group. The role involves project leadership in water resources infrastructure, mentoring junior staff, and client relationship management. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience, preferably with a Professional Engineer license. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing sustainable water management solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in water resources infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer license strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience including budget and schedule monitoring.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in consulting with progressive responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and construct water resources infrastructure in a dynamic team.
• Mentor junior staff and lead project teams to deliver high‑quality projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients to guide procurement stages.
• Prepare reports, permit applications, and supervise junior engineers.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Technical writing

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Principal Project Manager, Water Resources

We are seeking a dynamic Principal Project Manager offering strong technical and project management experience to join our Water Business Group in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

What You Will Do

Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission.

• Plan, design, and construct water resources infrastructure in a dynamic team setting.
• Mentor junior staff and lead project teams to deliver high‑quality projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, connect GFT solutions to client needs, and guide procurement stages.
• Lead integrated teams to satisfy client requirements for scope, schedule, budget and quality, increasing backlog, revenue and profitability.
• Serve as project manager or senior technical resource for key clients, managing multi‑disciplinary resources.
• Ensure quality client services, clarity on work products and delivery within budget and schedule.
• Utilize internal systems for communication, tracking and collaboration.
• Support staff development in client service delivery, strategic planning and effective communication.
• Maintain performance metrics including annual sales goals, project budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with government regulatory agencies and oversee construction contract management and observation services.
• Prepare reports, permit applications, supervise and mentor junior‑level engineers, and demonstrate professional technical writing and verbal skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in water resources infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer license strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience including budget and schedule monitoring and control.
• Experience in client relations and business development.
• Leadership and team player with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in client presentations and report preparation.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in consulting and engineering services with progressive responsibilities in business development and project delivery for water resources infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage projects on time and on budget while exceeding client expectations.
• Understanding of environmental and regulatory drivers for clients and projects.
• Strong technical skills to articulate ideas and concepts visually and contextually.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package incl. wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, and medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development and access to internal and external training programs.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

GFT is a privately held AEC firm innovating where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We build a lasting legacy for stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Compensation

Salary dependent upon location and level of relevant experience.

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full‑Time

GFT requires the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering
• Truck Transportation
• Architecture and Planning