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This hybrid position will be based out of GFT’s Boston office.\nWorking on the bridge team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.\nGFT is a premier provider of design-build services for MassDOT. Our Boston office staff have served as the lead designer or owner’s engineer for 13 MassDOT DB projects with a total construction value over $750M. These projects have involved complex interchanges, accelerated bridge construction and complex construction staging. In the lead designer role we consistently work with our general contractor partners to develop Alternate Technical Concepts which improve the base design, add value for the end-users, and embrace the overall tenets of the design-build process.\nWhat you’ll be challenged to do:\nAs a Design-Build Project Manager, you’ll take on a leadership role in guiding major pursuits and collaborate directly with our contracting partners and public agency clients as well as shape the practice and promote growth of GFT’s transportation practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to take on a technical role in the planning, design, and delivery of structural projects that strengthen regional mobility. From multi-span highway overpasses and complex river crossings to pedestrian bridges and culvert upgrades, you’ll manage elements of analysis, design, and plan development while ensuring technical quality and design consistency across multidisciplinary teams. You’ll contribute to design-build and accelerated construction initiatives, coordinate with roadway, geotechnical, and traffic disciplines, and help shape solutions that advance multimodal connectivity and community value.\nYou’ll gain exposure to major programs and have opportunities to mentor project managers and engineers, and collaborate directly with project managers and public agency clients. As part of the GFT Transportation Group, you’ll operate in a hybrid work model supported by a culture that promotes continuous learning, professional growth, and leadership development.\nIn this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:\nLead large-scale complex structural engineering Design-Build projects from proposal development through design and construction support. Responsible for the pursuit, business development and the successful execution of work.\nLead Design-Build pursuits by coordinating with contracting partners, preparing Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs) and preparing design and construction phase services scope and fee proposals.\nCoordinate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, and specialists in the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects.\nProvide proactive and strategic leadership for project execution including scope development, technical approach, schedule, budget management, and quality performance.\nPerform engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and perform periodic site visits.\nSupport construction coordination by providing design guidance, addressing constructability considerations, and assisting with technical issue resolution during construction.\nServe as a primary technical liaison with clients, subconsultants, and contractors, representing GFT in project meetings and technical discussions.\nLead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.\nSupport the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of services for GFT . \nMentor staff to support their growth and professional development.\nWhat you will bring to our firm:\nBachelor’s Degree in Civil and or Structural Engineering with a focus in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts\n15 years of progressive experience in new bridge design and bridge rehabilitation.\nPrevious Design-Build Experience as a Design Manager is a requirement, MassDOT experience preferred. \nProficiency with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.\nComplex structural analysis experience with structural design software such as CSiBridge, AASHTOWare BrR, Midas 3D Civil, STAAD Pro, MDX, LUSAS, OpenBridge Designer (LEAPSteel) and/or other structural analysis software and applications such as MathCAD.\nKnowledge of plan development with CADD (AutoCAD).\nProficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word for engineering and business applications.\nAbility to work in a team environment, demonstrate initiative, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nWhat we prefer you bring:\nMaster’s Degree in Civil and or Structural Engineering with a focus in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.\nNorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP) - Quality Assurance Technologist Certification\nDesign-Build experience with other New England DOT’s.\nPrior experience with Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or RIDOT projects including well versed in client design policies, standards and specifications.\nAbility to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.\nAbility to actively engage in multiple perspectives when solving problems, is willing to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.\nCompensation:\nThe salary range for this role is $160,000 - $250,000; Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.\nFeatured Benefits:\nHybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.\n\nComprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.\n\nTax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.\n\nCompetitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.\n\nTuition reimbursement for continued education.\n\nCommitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.\n\nIncentive compensation for eligible positions.\n\nAt 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™\nGFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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