Project Manager, Utility Coordinator

GFT is seeking a Project Manager, Utility Coordinator to join Transportation Practice in North Carolina ! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring partial attendance at our Wilmington, NC office. Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here. What you'll be challenged to do: As a Project Manager, Utility Coordinator , you will have the opportunity to expand your career by taking on new challenges and managing various transportation projects, federal, state and local. Your role will involve leading various projects, enhance processes, and collaborating with peers, stakeholders, and senior-level professionals to ensure seamless project execution and prepare for future leadership positions. In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following: Prepare project management plans and manage scope, schedule, and budget. Maintain a close working relationship with all discipline leads, department heads, other project managers, project controls staff, and construction personnel to foster cross-functional collaboration. Ensure a high level of technical quality on the projects through complex problem-solving and innovative solutions. Mentor and provide leadership training to project staff to support their professional growth and skill advancement. What you will bring to our firm: 8 years of experience. Demonstrated excellence in project teamwork Experience on NCDOT and Municipal projects is preferred. A history of partnering with various utility owners and companies Familiarity with roadway design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, ORD). Technical excellence in civil & highway design. Familiarity with contract documents. Demonstrated experience in successful project execution. A thorough understanding of the requirements and complexities of the design and management of multi-disciplinary projects, such as utility coordination, construction staging, traffic management, public consultation, external agency approvals, communication and liaison, coordination of sub-consultants and design groups, schedule and budget control, quality control and construction administration Compensation: The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $140,000. 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: Wilmington, NC Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time #LI-SS1 #LI-Hybrid