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About the Role

GFT is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager with an Aviation Focus to join our Architectural team. This role involves leading significant aviation projects, contributing expertise, mentoring teams, and strengthening GFT’s position in the aviation market. The company is committed to professional investment and career growth for this role.

Responsibilities

Serve as an aviation subject matter expert, bringing industry knowledge, lessons learned, and emerging best practices to projects and teams.
Provide thought leadership on the evolving aviation industry, including passenger experience, airport operations, technology, resilience, sustainability, and the future of terminal design.
Help grow GFT’s aviation practice by strengthening client relationships, supporting pursuits, and identifying opportunities to expand services.
Act as a client-facing representative for GFT Architecture, projecting a positive attitude and building client trust.
Generate project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and be responsible for achieving or exceeding performance targets.
Lead complex projects and diverse project teams to serve clients and deepen relationships.
Drive high-quality production of construction documents, including detailed drawings, specifications, and estimates.
Serve as the primary contact with aviation clients on key projects.
Ensure project quality requirements are followed.
Travel and lead teams on site visits as required for projects.
Bring deep knowledge of airport and airline planning, design, operational requirements, standards, and industry best practices.
Perform comprehensive code, life-safety, and product research.
Lead projects from initial survey through design and construction.
Lead the development of design concepts and presentations that clearly express project goals.
Lead production teams in developing technical details and coordinating with engineering disciplines.
Coordinate work of all disciplines.
Supervise preparation of project specifications.
Supervise the review of shop drawings and construction RFIs.
Guide and mentor emerging architectural design staff.
Lead and/or assist with the preparation of proposals responding to RFQs, RFPs, and other solicitations.

Requirements

Licensed /Registered Architect in the United States.
15 years’ experience with Aviation Projects.
Effective writer, communicator, and detail-oriented designer.
Able to work collaboratively with staff and clients on multiple projects.
In-depth knowledge of International Building Codes, NFPA, ADA, LEED, and related standards.
Organized individual with a positive team-building spirit and a collaborative attitude.
Recognized aviation expertise with a strong understanding of airport and/or airline operations, terminal planning and design, and industry trends.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with airport and airline clients.
Ability to contribute to industry dialogue through professional organizations, conferences, presentations, publications, or similar activities.
Must complete a criminal background check.

Skills

Aviation Project Management
Client Relationship Management
Project Scoping
Scheduling
Budgeting
Construction Document Production
Code Compliance
Life-Safety Research
Product Research
Design Concept Development
Technical Detail Development
Interdisciplinary Coordination
Specification Writing
Shop Drawing Review
RFI Review
Proposal Writing
Mentoring

Location

Denver, CO
Phoenix, AZ
Dallas, TX
South Florida
Nationwide

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-Time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor of Architecture Degree
Master of Architecture Degree

Salary/Compensations

$140,000 - $185,000

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
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, calling this the Infrastructure of Life.
The company measures success by the strength of its relationships and is an employer of choice for over 5,000 industry professionals.
Clients choose GFT for its expertise, nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch.
With over a century of experience, GFT is 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.