Senior Transportation Project Leader - Hybrid TN

Gannett Fleming; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

GFT in Nashville seeks a Senior Project Manager, Transportation, to lead delivery of transportation projects from concept through final design, overseeing engineering and design for roads and bridges.

This role operates in a hybrid work model with 3 onsite days; 15+ years of experience, Tennessee PE or eligibility within 3 months, and strong leadership, client relations, and business development are required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field.
• At least 15 years of progressive design and project management experience on transportation infrastructure.
• Professional Engineering License in the State of Tennessee or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience managing transportation projects.
• Experience meeting operational business goals.
• Experience with client relationship development, capture planning, and win strategies.
• Strong leadership, team management, mentoring, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of transportation projects from concept through preliminary and final design.
• Oversee and manage the overall engineering and design and delivery on both conventional and design-build projects for roads and bridges.
• Serve as the Project Manager or Principal for a variety of engineering projects in design.
• Maintain a high level of technical quality on projects.
• Serve as a functional manager for an engineering team, responsible for career development and performance reviews.
• Mentor project staff and participate in the hiring process.
• Track and maintain TDOT opportunity pipeline, on-call contract utilization, and firm prequalifications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential teaming partners.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for TDOT, coordinating activities seamlessly across regions and service lines.
• Provide excellent client service through technical expertise, quality management and production, and responsiveness.
• Maintain a close working relationship with all business, market sector, practice, and service line leads, other project managers, project controls staff, and construction personnel.
• Take an active role in business development through client outreach, identifying new opportunities, participating in the capture planning and proposal process, and remain involved in technical and client oversight throughout the life of a project.
• Attend strategically significant conferences; maintain visibility through active participation in professional, civic, and business organizations across Tennessee.
• Identify new opportunities by leveraging professional networks in the region and assist in growing the business.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Client relationships

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License (TN) or eligible within 3 months

Job description

GFT in Nashville seeks a Senior Project Manager, Transportation, to lead delivery of transportation projects from concept through final design, overseeing engineering and design for roads and bridges.

This role operates in a hybrid work model with 3 onsite days; 15+ years of experience, Tennessee PE or eligibility within 3 months, and strong leadership, client relations, and business development are required for success.