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The Area Manager sets direction, drives growth, leads people, and ensures profitable, high-quality project delivery in alignment with Regional, Business Group, and enterprise priorities.\nIn this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:\nStrategy, Growth and Client Relationship\nDevelop and execute the Area business plan and growth strategy, including market, client, practice sales, investment, and hiring priorities. \nOwn the area pipeline and sales forecast; identify, position, prioritize, and advance opportunities from lead through pursuit, win, booking and project start.\nLead or approve go/no-go recommendations, teaming, capture plans, pursuit investments, pricing inputs, proposal reviews, and interview preparation within the delegated authority.\nBuild trusted relationships with priority clients, industry partners, and community stakeholders; serve as client service leader (CSL), capture manager/pursuit leader, or executive sponsor for selected accounts and opportunities. \nMonitor client capital programs, funding, market trends, and competitors; convert insight into focused growth actions and measurable sales results. \nCollaborate across Regions, Business Lines, Practices, and the Growth Office to cross-sell services, share resources, and pursue the best opportunities for GFT. \nOperations and P&L\nOwn Area Financial and operating results, including net revenue, sales, wins, bookings, backlog, profitability/EBITDA, utilization, net labor multiplier, project variance, WIP, accounts receivable (AR), overhead/indirect costs, and cash performance. \nBuild and manage annual budgets for the area; review performance through disciplined operating cadence and take timely corrective action.\nLead workload, capacity, and resource planning; deploy and share staff across workgroups, Areas, Regions, and Practices to support utilization, staff development, and reliable project delivery. \nHold Org Leaders, Project Principals, and Project Managers accountable for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, client satisfaction, invoicing, collections/cash, and profitable delivery. \nReview general project health and high-risk projects; escalate identified issues and lead recovery actions that protect clients, staff, and Area profitability. \nEnsure compliance with the Quality Management System, safety requirements, contracts, company policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations. \nPeople and Organizational Leadership\nLead Org Managers, Group Leaders, and other Area level staff with clear goals, accountability, visible communication, sound judgement, and a GFT-first approach. \nOwn workforce planning and hiring; identify critical capabilities, set staffing priorities within delegated authority, and partner with Talent Acquisition and Org Leaders to recruit and onboard staff. \nCoach and develop employees; manager performance, engagement, retention, succession, promotions, and leadership readiness for key roles. \nBuild a collaborative culture of safety, quality, inclusion, learning, innovation, and continuous improvement while modeling GFT values and leadership expectations. \nServe as a Project Principal or Project Manager on strategic project assignments when appropriate. \nWhat you will bring to our firm:\nBachelor's degree in engineering, planning, architecture, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.\nProfessional licensure, registration, or relevant certification, and where required, ability to obtain credentials in applicable jurisdictions. \n15+ years of progressive transportation consulting, design planning, program management, or related experience, including at least 5 years leading staff and managers. \nDemonstrated success managing P&L, building client relationships, developing business, leading strategic pursuits, and delivering complex infrastructure projects profitably. \nStrong financial acumen and business judgment, with excellent communication, negotiation, collaboration, and presentation skills. \nCompensation: The salary range for this role is $196,000 - $320,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.\nFeatured Benefits:\nHybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.\nComprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.\nTax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.\nCompetitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.\nTuition reimbursement for continued education.\nCommitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations\nIncentive compensation for eligible positions.\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.\nOur 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. 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