Water/Wastewater Project Manager

GFT is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Practice or CBG Team in New Jersey ! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the office in either Marlton, NJ or East Brunswick, NJ. GFT’s Water Team 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: As a Water/Wastewater Project Manager, you will be responsible for business development, project management, and leadership of integrated teams to satisfy client requirements, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality while increasing our backlog, project revenue and profitability with current and new clients. Clients and projects may be in any locations in the Mid-Atlantic regions. Candidate must have the flexibility to travel within the region periodically to help serve GFT’s client base. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, design and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities. Client interaction, presentations and project coordination. Coordinating work activities by various technical staff and consultants including developing and implementing study and design standards for consultants to follow, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking project schedules, and budgets. Coordinating work activities and communicating with various municipalities and governmental regulating agencies. Preparation of reports and permit applications Oversee project development, from design through construction contract management. Supervise and mentor junior-level engineers Demonstrate professional technical writing and verbal skills Involvement in the engineering industry in general and especially in the water/wastewater industry What you will bring to our firm: BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering 10 + years of experience required in water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water and/or wastewater infrastructure (i.e. treatment and collection/distribution projects) Professional Engineer License (PE) required Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems Demonstrated project management experience including budget and schedule monitoring and control responsibilities Experienced in client relations and business development Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation. What we prefer you bring: Masters Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM Compensation: The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $180,000. 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. Location: Marlton, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. #LI-hybrid #LI-KV1