Senior/Principal Project Manager

GFT is seeking a Senior OR Principal Project Manager specializing in water conveyance systems to join our Water/Wastewater Team in San Antonio, Texas. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead transformative projects that enhance regional water infrastructure and community resilience.

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:

GFT is seeking a  Senior or Principal Project Manager specializing in water conveyance systems to join our  Water/Wastewater Team in  Texas. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead transformative projects that enhance regional water infrastructure and community resilience. As part of GFT’s water group, you will manage projects involving  large diameter waterlines, transmission mains, and pump station design. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that protect public health and improve quality of life.

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

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of water conveyance projects, focusing on large diameter pipelines.
• Oversee engineering design, permitting, and construction administration.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and client relationships to ensure successful delivery.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and client agreements.
• Mentor junior engineers and project managers, fostering professional growth.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies to achieve project milestones.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas.
• 15+ years of experience managing water conveyance and utility infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills for client presentations, technical reports, and team leadership.

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.

Location: San Antonio, TXCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

Compensation: $150,000 - $210,000GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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