Senior Dam Safety PM — Hybrid (CA)

GFT; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision, disability, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Competitive PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GFT is seeking a DAM Safety Senior Project Manager to join our Geotechnical, Dams, and Hydraulics Team in Roseville, California. The role follows a hybrid work model with regular attendance at the Roseville Office.

You will lead engineering for public and municipal utility district clients, oversee a team of engineers, and contribute to business development and professional engagement. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of project management experience, a CA PE or PG license (or plan to obtain

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing design projects from conception to completion.
• ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in an appropriate field.
• PE or PG license in California, or ability to obtain within 18 months.
• Strong project management skills with on-time, on-budget delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare task orders, budgets, and client agreements compliant with agency expectations.
• Lead design and technical aspects including calculations, reporting, permitting, and client presentations.
• Guide diverse project teams through condition assessment, risk evaluation, planning, design, and construction.
• Coordinate input from hydraulic, geotechnical, seismic, hydrology, instrumentation, and operations professionals.
• Support rehabilitation programs for water and power assets across regions.
• Develop client RFQ responses and solicitations; maintain client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Proposal writing

Education

ABET-accredited BS degree

PE or PG license in CA

Job description

GFT is seeking a DAM Safety Senior Project Manager to join our Geotechnical, Dams, and Hydraulics Team in Roseville, California. The role follows a hybrid work model with regular attendance at the Roseville Office.

You will lead engineering for public and municipal utility district clients, oversee a team of engineers, and contribute to business development and professional engagement. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of project management experience, a CA PE or PG license (or plan to obtain