Senior Project Manager, Water / Wastewater Design

Gannett Fleming; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation for eligible

Zusammenfassung

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Water/Wastewater Design in Tampa, FL. This hybrid role requires regular attendance at one of our South Florida offices and leadership of the Water Resources Design Team.

You will guide project execution, mentor engineers, and drive business development, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality while growing backlog and profitability. Collaboration and client engagement are central to success.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• MS preferred for advanced roles.
• Progressive leadership experience in water/wastewater projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead planning, design and construction of municipal/industrial water and wastewater facilities.
• Mentor staff and manage integrated teams across scope, schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with clients and regulators and oversee contract management.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Client relations

Communication

Mentoring

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master's degree (MS) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Jobbeschreibung

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Water / Wastewater Design to help lead our Water Resources Design Team in Florida. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our South Florida offices.

GFT's Water Resources Team

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. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life.

What You'll Be Challenged To Do:

In this role you will use your technical and management abilities to plan, design, and construct water/wastewater infrastructure in a dynamic team setting as well as mentor staff. You will help guide our business development activities and provide project management leadership of integrated teams to satisfy client requirements, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality while increasing our backlog, project revenue and profitability with current and new clients.

As a senior‑level technical contributor, you'll bring both your leadership skills and engineering acumen to a team that values quality, collaboration, and project delivery. You'll play a key role in advancing critical infrastructure and mentoring the next generation of engineers!

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating, participating in, and leading project teams in the planning, design and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities in locations across the Southeast region.
• Working collaboratively with engineering staff in a hands‑on, delivery‑focused environment including developing and implementing study and design standards for consultants to follow, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking project schedules, and budgets.
• Managing Water and Wastewater Treatment Facility Design, including basis of design reports, plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, condition assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Regular communication and interaction with clients and regulating government agencies including presentations and project coordination.
• Overseeing construction contract management and inspection services.
• Supervising and mentoring junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Demonstrating professional technical writing and verbal skills.
• Engaging within the water/wastewater industry.

Education | Experience

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (MS is preferred).
• 15+ years of experience required in water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water and/or wastewater infrastructure (i.e., treatment and collection/distribution projects).
• Professional Engineer License (PE) in Florida.
• 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.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing integrated teams including budget and schedule monitoring and control responsibilities.
• Experienced in client relations and business development.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Master's Degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM is preferred.
• Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, 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 for active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Additional Information

Location: Tampa, Florida

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

Employment Status: Full‑Time

Salary Range: $140,000 – $180,000 (salary dependent upon experience and geographic location)

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

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.