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Principal Project Manager, Roadway

Gannett Fleming
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life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Oct 02, 2025
What You Will Do: GFT is seeking a Principal Project Manager to join our Transportation Practice in Atlanta GA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at this locatiion. What you'll be challenged to do: The immediate and primary focus of the Principal Project Manager will be on promoting business development, manage and contribute to large projects and ensure financial viability of the business line in Georgia long-term. You should also offer extensive management experience related to roadway, bridge, hydrology/hydraulics, and infrastructure design projects. You will be responsible for building and nurturing client relationship management, while also identifying, contributing to and leading business and strategic development initiatives for regional objectives and target client programming. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Work collaboratively with GFT's business lines and other offices to identify and pursue opportunities with Georgia area public, municipal & private clients. Develop and execute growth & hiring strategy in the Georgia Market and SE Region. Provide thought leadership, regulatory oversight and mentorship to the developing and growing team and your clients, both internal and external. Champion quality, excellence & other relevant corporate initiatives. Serve as project manager on key assignments Education \| Experience: What you will bring to our firm: 15 + years of related project experience on municipal roadway projects in Georgia and the Greater Atlanta area. Licensed Professional Engineer designation required. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field. Direct experience in a project management capacity with state, regional and local clients. Established relationships and proven experience winning pursuits with public and private clients in the region area. Technical excellence in civil & roadway design 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, construction administration and claims resolution. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000. 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. Company Overview: 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: Atlanta GA Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. "California Applicants" Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.