Architectural Senior Project Manager - Aviation

GFT is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager with an Aviation Focus to join our Architectural team in our Denver, Phoenix, Dallas or South Florida offices! However, the right candidate could be considered anywhere nationwide. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office

At GFT, our architecture team is at the forefront of innovative design, shaping inspirational, sustainable, and aesthetically striking structures that stand the test of time. Collaborating with a diverse group of industry experts and our in-house engineering teams, our architects leverage advanced technologies and creative solutions to deliver exceptional projects that positively impact and reshape communities. Explore some of our signature architecture projects. 

What you'll be challenged to do:

As a Senior Architectural Project Manager with an Aviation Focus, you will join a growing national aviation practice delivering complex projects for airports and airline clients across the country. We are seeking an aviation leader who brings deep industry knowledge, strong client relationships, and a perspective on where airport design is headed. You will lead significant aviation projects while contributing your expertise, helping shape our approach, mentoring our teams, and strengthening GFT’s position in the aviation market. We are seeking to make a long-term professional investment in you. Once hired, our studio leader and Buildings and Places market leader will meet with you to review your professional goals and establish a career track to allow for continued growth within our organization.

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

• Serve as an aviation subject matter expert, bringing industry knowledge, lessons learned, and emerging best practices to our projects and teams.
• Provide thought leadership on the evolving aviation industry, including passenger experience, airport operations, technology, resilience, sustainability, and the future of terminal design.
• Help grow GFT’s aviation practice by strengthening client relationships, supporting pursuits, and identifying opportunities to expand our services with airport and airline clients.
• Be a client facing representative for GFT Architecture, project a positive attitude and be able to gain our client’s trust.
• Generate project scopes, schedules, and budgets and be responsible for achieving and/or exceeding our performance in these areas.
• Lead complex projects and diverse project teams to serve clients with the aim of deepening our relationships.
• Leading through example by driving high-quality production of construction documents, including detailed drawings, specifications, estimates, and more.
• Serve as the primary contact with aviation clients on key projects.
• Ensure that project quality requirements are followed.
• Travel and lead teams on site visits as required for projects.
• Bring deep knowledge of airport and airline planning, design, operational requirements, standards, and industry best practices to project teams and clients. Perform comprehensive code, life-safety, and product research.
• Lead projects from cradle to grave, starting from initial survey, through design, and through construction.
• Lead the development of design concepts and presentations that clearly express the project goals and concepts.
• Lead production teams in the development of technical details including coordination with engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate work of all disciplines.
• Supervise preparation of project specifications.
• Supervise the review of shop drawings and construction RFIs.
• Help guide and mentor emerging architectural design staff.
• Lead and/or assist with the preparation of proposals responding to RFQ’s, RFP’s and other solicitations.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Licensed /Registered Architect in the United States.
• Bachelor of Architecture Degree or Master of Architecture Degree
• 15 years’ experience with Aviation Projects
• Effective writer, communicator, detail-oriented designer
• Able to work collaboratively with staff and clients on multiple projects
• In depth knowledge of International Building Codes, NFPA, ADA, LEED, and related standards
• Organized individual with a positive team building spirit with a collaborative one team attitude.
• Recognized aviation expertise with a strong understanding of airport and/or airline operations, terminal planning and design, and the issues shaping the future of the industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with airport and airline clients and contribute to industry dialogue through professional organizations, conferences, presentations, publications, or similar activities.

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $185,000. 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• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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™ 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 GFT.

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

Location: NationwideCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

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