Project Manager, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics

Gannett Fleming; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) savings plan

PTO accrual

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to join their Geotechnical, Dams & Hydraulics team in Mechanicsburg, PA. The role emphasizes collaboration with design professionals across the project lifecycle. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and substantial experience in water resource engineering. The position follows a hybrid work model with a salary range of $130,000 - $155,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of work experience as a geotechnical or water resource engineer.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and projects essential.
• Direct experience in water resource engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project activities on water resource projects.
• Develop scopes of work and budgets to meet client requirements.
• Review contractor submittals and evaluate necessary design changes.

Skills

Leadership in project management

Communication skills

Project scope management

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

GFT is seeking a Project Manager to join our Geotechnical, Dams & Hydraulics team in Pennsylvania. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in Mechanicsburg, PA.

GFT’s Geotechnical, Dams & Hydraulics Team

Our specialists have the in-depth knowledge to excel on the most challenging assignments. We provide innovative solutions for foundations; underground construction; and water resource structures including dams and levees. We design new dams, dam rehabilitations, and dam decommissioning along with their appurtenant structures including spillways, outlet works, intakes and dam safety monitoring systems.

What you’ll be challenged to do

This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate directly with a diverse group of design professionals including hydraulic, geotechnical, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers through all phases of a project’s lifecycle. The role emphasizes a customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering the highest quality results on every project.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a leading role on multi-disciplinary water resource projects through managing day-to-day project activities on a variety of water resource projects
• Determine client requirements and develop suitable scopes of work, schedules, and budgets to achieve project objectives
• Maintain adherence to the scope and schedule of a project
• Management of projects and a group of professionals
• Routinely meeting with clients and attending public facing meetings
• Collaborating with clients, construction personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement appropriate designs and project solutions
• Reviewing contractor submittals, evaluating the need for design changes, and providing appropriate recommendations
• Managing the efforts of subcontractors
• Traveling up to 30% to GFT offices, client locations, or project sites, which may include overnight stays
• Preparing high-quality reports, drawings, and specifications to meet scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory requirements

What you will bring to our firm

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10-15 years of work experience as a geotechnical or water resource engineer with direct experience in water resource engineering
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, and practices applied to water resource projects
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

What we prefer you bring

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in geotechnical or hydraulics
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $155,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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.

About GFT & Equal Opportunity

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™ 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. GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location & Status

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

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