Practice Leader, Roadway

GFT is seeking a driven yet empathetic national Practice Leader, to join our Transportation Group. GFT offers a hybrid work environment. There is flexibility on location of the role to work in any one of our offices, LOCATION. Working remotely is also an option.

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As Practice Leader, you will report to the Business Group Director and be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the practice, including execution of business strategy, operations, and team leadership. This role requires collaboration with other Business Line Leaders and Managers to drive performance, ensure client satisfaction, and advance organizational goals.

What you'll be challenged to do:

• Develop and execute the practice's business and development plans (geography, market, client, service), aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise other practice leaders and staff, identifying opportunities for development, promotion, and hiring.
• Coordinate with other Business entities across the enterprise to ensure alignment and promote cross-selling opportunities.
• Evaluate market opportunities, client needs, and emerging trends to inform Go/No-Go decisions and strategy.
• Support innovation initiatives to improve efficiency, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on projects within the practice, serving as a principal or senior manager as needed.
• Review and approve project plans, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring high-quality client outcomes.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant experience, including at least 10 years supervising staff.
• Professional licensure and/or certifications preferred, with the ability to obtain in multiple jurisdictions.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); knowledge of advanced analysis/design software preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience leading client presentations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or advanced technical certifications (D.GE, LEG) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and lead teams effectively.

Featured Benefits:

• 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.
• 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.

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At 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: LOCATION, Can be Remote
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.