GFT
Senior Design Manager for Transit and Rail Facilities
Join GFT as a Senior Design Manager for Transit and Rail Facilities. This full‑time role is based in our New York or Newark office with hybrid flexibility, leading multidisciplinary teams to shape the next generation of transit infrastructure.
What You Will Do Lead design and delivery of complex transit and rail facility projects across North America, working with major transit agencies such as MTA, NJ Transit, and Amtrak.
Lead the design and coordination of large‑scale transportation infrastructure including rail yards, maintenance facilities, and passenger stations.
Oversee project schedules, budgets, and quality assurance processes.
Serve as the primary client liaison and point of contact for major transit agencies.
Direct teams and sub‑consultants on Rail Facilities and Maintenance and design‑build contracts.
Prepare and review technical reports, design packages, and procurement documents.
Support business development and proposal efforts for transit and rail facility projects.
Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative team environment.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and public agencies.
Facilitate design quality assurance and constructability reviews.
Manage all phases of project delivery from planning through close‑out.
What You Will Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect.
15 years of experience in transit and rail facility design and project management.
Proven experience with MTA, NJ Transit, Amtrak, and other major transit agencies.
Ability to manage large, multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects.
Proficiency in project delivery for design‑build contracts.
Strong leadership, communication, and client‑management skills.
Experience with facility modernization and accessibility upgrades.
Skilled in interpreting and applying engineering standards and specifications.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet client deadlines.
Experience with stakeholder engagement and public involvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Engineering or Architecture.
PMP certification.
Compensation Salary range: $190,000 – $240,000, depending on experience and geographic location.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid‑time‑off accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Professional development with internal and external training programs and support of active participation in professional organizations.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company Overview GFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates at the intersection of transportation, water, power, and buildings, calling it “Infrastructure of Life.” We are the employer of choice for over 5,000 engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
We build lasting legacies 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, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third‑party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location New York, New York or Newark, New Jersey – hybrid flexibility.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Other All advertised positions require successful completion of a criminal background check.
California applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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What You Will Do Lead design and delivery of complex transit and rail facility projects across North America, working with major transit agencies such as MTA, NJ Transit, and Amtrak.
Lead the design and coordination of large‑scale transportation infrastructure including rail yards, maintenance facilities, and passenger stations.
Oversee project schedules, budgets, and quality assurance processes.
Serve as the primary client liaison and point of contact for major transit agencies.
Direct teams and sub‑consultants on Rail Facilities and Maintenance and design‑build contracts.
Prepare and review technical reports, design packages, and procurement documents.
Support business development and proposal efforts for transit and rail facility projects.
Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative team environment.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and public agencies.
Facilitate design quality assurance and constructability reviews.
Manage all phases of project delivery from planning through close‑out.
What You Will Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect.
15 years of experience in transit and rail facility design and project management.
Proven experience with MTA, NJ Transit, Amtrak, and other major transit agencies.
Ability to manage large, multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects.
Proficiency in project delivery for design‑build contracts.
Strong leadership, communication, and client‑management skills.
Experience with facility modernization and accessibility upgrades.
Skilled in interpreting and applying engineering standards and specifications.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet client deadlines.
Experience with stakeholder engagement and public involvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Engineering or Architecture.
PMP certification.
Compensation Salary range: $190,000 – $240,000, depending on experience and geographic location.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid‑time‑off accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Professional development with internal and external training programs and support of active participation in professional organizations.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company Overview GFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates at the intersection of transportation, water, power, and buildings, calling it “Infrastructure of Life.” We are the employer of choice for over 5,000 engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
We build lasting legacies 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, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third‑party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location New York, New York or Newark, New Jersey – hybrid flexibility.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Other All advertised positions require successful completion of a criminal background check.
California applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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