GFT is seeking a Senior Transit and Rail Project Manager to join our Public Transit Practice in Boston, MA. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Boston office.

What you'll be challenged to do:

The Senior Project Manager will provide leadership for complex transit and rail projects, serving as a trusted advisor to clients while guiding multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery. This individual will oversee project execution, manage client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with GFT's quality standards. The role requires a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively balance competing priorities while driving successful project outcomes.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex transit and rail engineering projects from pursuit through design and construction support.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams, providing leadership, technical guidance, and mentoring to engineers and project staff.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk while implementing proactive strategies to address project challenges and changes.
• Oversee project controls, including schedule development, cost management, forecasting, and performance reporting using Earned Value Analysis (EVA) or other project management techniques.
• Lead change management activities, contract modifications, and project documentation while ensuring compliance with client requirements and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and present project status reports, financial updates, and executive-level communications for clients and internal leadership.
• Coordinate document control, project deliverables, and stakeholder communications to ensure timely and accurate information flow across project teams.
• Develop and implement project execution plans, staffing plans, and project management strategies that support successful project delivery.
• Lead quality management activities and ensure compliance with the GFT Quality Management System throughout project execution.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, participating in proposals, and contributing to client growth initiatives.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in Massachusetts or another New England state.
• Experience working with major rail and transit agencies such as MBTA, MassDOT, Amtrak, Keolis, or other regional or national transit agencies.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing the planning, design, and delivery of complex rail and transit infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing projects through planning, alternatives analysis, environmental review, permitting, final design, construction, safety certification, and commissioning.
• Strong client relationship management, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality while delivering successful project outcomes.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, project controls, and engineering consulting practices.

What we prefer you bring:

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation.

• Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $175,000 - $225,000; Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• 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.

Location: Boston, MA Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time