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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex water and wastewater capital programs for municipal and utility clients. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution, and brings a strong track record supporting medium- to large-scale Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs). You will serve as a trusted advisor to owners, guiding programs from planning through design and construction, often within diverse delivery models such as progressive design-build.
Responsibilities
- Lead program management services for water and wastewater capital programs ranging from $50M to $2B+
- Lead integrated teams within complex program environments with multiple disciplines and stakeholders
- Coordinate with design-builders, contractors, and subconsultants
- Serve as Owner’s Advisor/Consultant, supporting procurement, design, and construction phases
- Develop and implement Program Management Plans (PMPs) including governance, controls, and reporting frameworks
- Establish and oversee program controls (cost, schedule, risk, change management, and performance metrics)
- Advise clients on delivery strategy (DBB, CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build)
- Drive effective stakeholder engagement including utility leadership, regulators, and community representatives
- Support funding strategies including SRF/WIFIA and grant applications
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, digital solutions (including PMIS and collaborative tools), and reporting systems
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field
- 15+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and program or project management including 5 years in program or project leadership
- Demonstrated experience managing large, complex infrastructure programs
- Strong understanding of treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems
- Experience with collaborative delivery models (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR)
- Proven ability to manage program controls, risk, and stakeholder coordination
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Skills
- Program Management
- Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
- Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs)
- Owner's Advisor/Consultant
- Procurement
- Design
- Construction
- Delivery Models (DBB, CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build)
- Program Management Plans (PMPs)
- Governance
- Controls
- Reporting Frameworks
- Cost Control
- Schedule Control
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Performance Metrics
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Funding Strategies (SRF/WIFIA)
- Grant Applications
- Project Delivery Improvement
- Digital Solutions
- PMIS
- Collaborative Tools
- Treatment Facilities
- Pump Stations
- Conveyance Systems
Location
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 15+ years of experience
- 5 years in program or project leadership
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field
- Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field
- Associate DBIA or DBIA certification
- Professional certification (PgMP, PMP, APM‑PMQ, or equivalent)
Salary/Compensations
- $180,000 - $280,000
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance
- 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
- GFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge.
- We measure our success by the strength of our relationships.
- We are 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.