Senior Project Manager, Water / Wastewater Design

GFT; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

401(k) plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Florida is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead our Water Resources Design Team. The role is hybrid, with regular attendance at one of our South Florida offices, and will oversee municipal and industrial water and wastewater projects in the region.

You will mentor staff, manage integrated project teams, and support business development to grow backlog and project revenue while maintaining strong client relationships and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in water/wastewater design and related facilities.
• Professional Engineer license in Florida.
• Experience leading integrated teams with budget and schedule control.
• Strong client relations and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and construct water/wastewater infrastructure with focus on schedule, scope and budget.
• Mentor staff and lead integrated project teams to satisfy client requirements.
• Support business development and growth of backlog and revenue.
• Communicate with clients and regulators, delivering presentations and coordinating projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Business development

Budget & schedule monitoring

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Water / Wastewater Design Manager to 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. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

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 to 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!

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following

• 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

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelors 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.

Salary Range

$140,000 - $200,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

Featured 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.

Company Overview

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

We’re 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 GFT.

Location: Tampa, Florida

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

Employment Status: Full-Time

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