Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Program Lead

GFT; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Program Manager - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure to join our Water Team. This role follows a hybrid work model with regular attendance in offices nationwide.

You will lead delivery of complex capital programs for municipal and utility clients, guiding planning through construction, often within progressive design-build delivery models. A PE license and extensive CIP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering required.
• 15+ years of water/wastewater engineering and program or project management experience including 5 years in leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex infrastructure programs.
• Strong understanding of treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
• Experience with collaborative delivery models (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR).
• Proven ability to manage program controls, risk, and stakeholder coordination.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management services for water and wastewater capital programs ranging from $50M to $2B+.
• Lead integrated teams within complex program environments with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with design-builders, contractors, and subconsultants.
• Serve as Owner’s Advisor/Consultant, supporting procurement, design, and construction phases.
• Develop and implement Program Management Plans (PMPs) including governance, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Establish and oversee program controls (cost, schedule, risk, change management, and performance metrics).
• Advise clients on delivery strategy (DBB, CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build).
• Drive effective stakeholder engagement including utility leadership, regulators, and community representatives.
• Support funding strategies including SRF/WIFIA and grant applications.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, digital solutions (including PMIS and collaborative tools), and reporting systems.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Program controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering

PE license

Job description

GFT is seeking a Program Manager - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure to join our Water Team. This role follows a hybrid work model with regular attendance in offices nationwide.

You will lead delivery of complex capital programs for municipal and utility clients, guiding planning through construction, often within progressive design-build delivery models. A PE license and extensive CIP experience are required.