Sr. Project Manager/Principal Engineer (Civil)

Gannett Fleming; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GFT in Berkeley, CA seeks a Senior Project Manager / Principal Engineer (Civil) to lead diverse civil projects across planning, design, and construction. This hybrid role blends client coordination, technical leadership, and hands-on production, with focus on resilient transportation infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience, a PE license, and proficiency with Civil 3D, MicroStation, AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Experience with Civil 3D, GeoPak/OpenRoads, and Bluebeam.
• Locally located in the Berkeley area.
• Collaborative leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and develops project team to execute specific phases or aspects of a project, including technical studies, design, specs, and inspections; able to delegate.
• Technical Lead – develop conceptual designs and construction docs using Microstation, Geopak, OpenRoads and AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute hands-on to deliverables.
• Manage project scope, manpower estimates, schedules, and progress tracking.
• Coordinate with in-house and external consultants.
• Review designs for compliance with engineering principles, standards, and client requirements.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC guidelines.
• Train and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

GeoPak/OpenRoads

Bluebeam

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Principal Engineer (Civil) to support a variety of projects in the West Region and nationwide. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Berkeley office.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on planning, design, and construction administration of public and private site development projects, rail projects or road/trail projects, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable space for all.

What You'll Be Challenged to Do

This position will include civil engineering design for a variety of projects, including site development, utilities, rail, storm water management and road/trail design projects. The candidate will be responsible for pursuing and executing work, and the successful candidate will have a diverse project background with extensive experience and the capability to lead multi‑discipline projects. This position has a hybrid work environment.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior Project Manager / Principal Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer‑focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

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

• Organizes and develops project team to execute specific phases or aspects of a project, such as technical studies, project design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and project inspection. Must be able to delegate.
• Technical Lead – preparation of conceptual design and construction documents using Microstation, Geopak, OpenRoads and AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and preparation of investigative design reports and studies.
• Supervise the work of junior staff as well as maintain a hands‑on role in the production of deliverables.
• Shows understanding of project team management, develops project scope of work, estimates manpower needs, prepares project schedules, and tracks project progress.
• Project coordination with in‑house engineering, architects, environmental/planning and outside consultants.
• Reviews project design for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Assures the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Trains/mentors junior staff.

What you bring to our firm

• At least 15 years of professional experience on a diverse range of projects.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and various engineering software systems.
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Locally located.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we prefer you bring

• Licensed Engineer with 15‑20 years of professional experience on a diverse range of projects.
• Design experience for site development projects and construction administration strongly preferred.
• Project Management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Software expertise in: Civil 3D, GeoPak/OpenRoads, Bluebeam.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced setting.
• Seller/Doer – develops and presents proposals to clients as well as executes the projects once received.
• Located locally.
• Experience/interest in mentoring, supervisor role and/or team leader role.
• Experience with federal projects is a plus.
• Experience with railroad CAD standards (UPRR, BNSF, etc.) is a plus.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $156,000-$210,000. Salary is 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Berkeley, CA

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

Employment Status: Full‑Time

Salary Range: $156,000-$210,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles – Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco – Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California – Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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