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GFT · 2 days ago

Municipal Project Manager

GFT is a privately held AEC firm seeking a Municipal Project Manager to join their team in Valley Forge, PA or Philadelphia, PA. The role involves leading municipal engineering projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff, with a focus on zoning, stormwater, and sewer system design.

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Responsibilities

Lead the planning and design projects including general municipal public works projects (paving projects, parking lots, etc.), sanitary sewer designs, stormwater management, local, county and state permitting, and construction phase services
Travel within the Greater Philadelphia area to help support GFT’s Southeastern PA municipal client base
Responsible for providing technical direction and guidance to ensure that high quality design and technical services are provided to clients, while meeting performance targets such as scope, schedule, and budget
Manage and represent clients with minimal oversight from the Business Unit manager, including attendance at regularly scheduled Township, Borough and Authority meetings as requested by the client
Business development responsibilities include preparation of proposals, interviews and presentations
Design and production including plans, specifications and cost estimates, and coordination and management of efforts to subconsultants and subcontractors will be required

Qualification

Pennsylvania Professional Engineer licenseMunicipal engineering experienceZoningSubdivision expertiseStormwater management designProject management skillsClient relationsBusiness developmentMentoring junior staff

Required

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources Engineering or related field of practice is required
Pennsylvania Professional Engineer license required
Minimum 10 years of experience in municipal engineering with direct involvement in zoning, subdivisions and stormwater work, etc
Direct experience completing projects with public sector/municipal agencies is required

Preferred

Master's Degree is a plus

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.

Company

GFT

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GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.

H1B Sponsorship

GFT has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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Key Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
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John Derr
Executive Vice President - Transportation Advisor
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