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About the Role

GFT is seeking an experienced Area Leader, NYC Water with strong technical expertise to join our Water and Environmental Business Group. This role involves leading or supporting the conceptualization, design, and construction administration of water/wastewater infrastructure projects, emphasizing delivery quality and a customer-centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the conceptualization, design, and construction administration of water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Participate in and lead project teams in the planning, designing, and administering construction of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities.
• Engage in client interactions, deliver presentations, and coordinate project activities.
• Manage project assignments and tasks across multiple disciplines, including developing and implementing study and design standards, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and tracking project schedules.
• Coordinate work activities and communicate with municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Oversee construction contract management and observation services.
• Stay actively involved in the engineering industry, particularly within the water/wastewater sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in the water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing studies, plans, and specifications for water and/or wastewater infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or New York.
• Experience supporting NYC DEP projects 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.

Skills

• Technical expertise in water/wastewater infrastructure
• Project leadership
• Client interaction
• Presentation skills
• Project management
• Construction administration
• Engineering industry involvement

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-Time

Experience Level

• 10-15 years of experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Salary/Compensations

• $140,000 - $220,000

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.

About the Company

• At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge.
• 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™

Equal Opportunity

• GFT 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.