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GFT is seeking a Team Leader/Project Manager - Roadway Engineering to join our Transportation Team in Kansas City, MO! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Kansas City, MO office. We are willing to relocate someone from Kansas, Iowa, or Nebraska.
Working on the Transportation 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll be challenged to do:
GFT is seeking an emerging or established engineering leader with experience in roadway engineering and project management. This role has opportunity to grow from a technical focus into management and business-related functions. This role will be responsible for the design and preparation of plan submittals related to highway and arterial roadway design, complex intersection design, local roadways, site design, bridge replacement/rehabilitation, traffic design, drainage design for MoDOT, KDOT, NDOT and Iowa DOT and other various DOTs and municipal agencies.
Project Management
- Perform project management and engineering tasks related to the planning and design of transportation facilities such as freeways, arterials, intersections, railroad and drainage.
- Be part of a Design Team that produces plans, specifications, cost estimates and schedules for transportation construction projects.
- Duties include oversight and preparation of engineering reports, engineering calculations and analysis and furnishing technical documentation for design projects.
- Work tasks generally pertain to planning and design functions for highways, arterials, traffic, drainage and site design.
- Attendance at meetings and interaction with clients should be expected.
- Effective written and oral communication skills are imperative.
- Oversees project delivery by providing direction and oversight to project team members for the completion of technical efforts including roadway, traffic, drainage and site design projects and reports.
- Answer any questions and reviews shop drawings during the construction phase of the project.
Oversee Team Members
- Support and develop team members
- Schedule regular status meetings / in-person meetings with team members
- Develop/Manage labor projections for the team
- Facilitate resourcing for the team
- Review/Oversee project budgets
- QA/QC – Work with team members to ensure quality expectations are being met.
- Develop contingency and team member transitions plans, identify successors and provide mentorship.
- Communicate timely and effectively with their Division Leader, Area Business Manager and other Leaders within the Area.
Employee Management
- Ensure focus on creating a work environment that retains top talent, creates development opportunities for employees, communicates performance concerns, mentors, supports positive morale, and strategically acquires new talent.
Financial Responsibilities
- Lead the project management of projects both technically and financially to meet the clients’ expectations in completing quality projects on-time and on budget.
- Work with team members on project performance.
- Work with Business Manager for PM meetings. Review At-Risk projects.
- Manage / optimize utilization – review / discuss and resolve any utilization issues with team members.
Business Development
- Develop/Maintain Client relationships
- Proposals / RFQ’s – Go/No Go.
- Client Service Team Meetings – Provide input and support where needed.
Coordination with others
- Work with Division Leader to ensure optimal utilization / workload by sharing work as necessary across multiple teams.
EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE
What you will bring to our firm:
- Bachelor’s degree in the Civil engineering field required.
- Minimum of 8 years professional roadway engineering experience.
- Registered as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), preferably in Missouri or Kansas.
- Professional experience in design and preparation of plan submittals related to highway and arterial roadway design, complex intersection design, local roadways, site design, bridge replacement/rehabilitation, traffic design, drainage design for MoDOT, KDOT, NDOT and Iowa DOT and other various DOTs and municipal agencies.
- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and various engineering software systems depending on engineering discipline: OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil3D; Microstation and/or AutoCAD.
What we prefer you bring:
- A minimum of 10 years design experience.
- Experience leading a team.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $185,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
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.
- 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
Location: Kansas City, MO
CORE BUSINESS HOURS
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-Time
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.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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INTRODUCTION
GFT is seeking a Team Leader/Project Manager - Roadway Engineering to join our Transportation Team in Kansas City, MO! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Kansas City, MO office. We are willing to relocate someone from Kansas, Iowa, or Nebraska.
Working on the Transportation 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll be challenged to do:
GFT is seeking an emerging or established engineering leader with experience in roadway engineering and project management. This role has opportunity to grow from a technical focus into management and business-related functions. This role will be responsible for the design and preparation of plan submittals related to highway and arterial roadway design, complex intersection design, local roadways, site design, bridge replacement/rehabilitation, traffic design, drainage design for MoDOT, KDOT, NDOT and Iowa DOT and other various DOTs and municipal agencies.
Project Management
- Perform project management and engineering tasks related to the planning and design of transportation facilities such as freeways, arterials, intersections, railroad and drainage.
- Be part of a Design Team that produces plans, specifications, cost estimates and schedules for transportation construction projects.
- Duties include oversight and preparation of engineering reports, engineering calculations and analysis and furnishing technical documentation for design projects.
- Work tasks generally pertain to planning and design functions for highways, arterials, traffic, drainage and site design.
- Attendance at meetings and interaction with clients should be expected.
- Effective written and oral communication skills are imperative.
- Oversees project delivery by providing direction and oversight to project team members for the completion of technical efforts including roadway, traffic, drainage and site design projects and reports.
- Answer any questions and reviews shop drawings during the construction phase of the project.
Oversee Team Members
- Support and develop team members
- Schedule regular status meetings / in-person meetings with team members
- Develop/Manage labor projections for the team
- Facilitate resourcing for the team
- Review/Oversee project budgets
- QA/QC – Work with team members to ensure quality expectations are being met.
- Develop contingency and team member transitions plans, identify successors and provide mentorship.
- Communicate timely and effectively with their Division Leader, Area Business Manager and other Leaders within the Area.
Employee Management
- Ensure focus on creating a work environment that retains top talent, creates development opportunities for employees, communicates performance concerns, mentors, supports positive morale, and strategically acquires new talent.
Financial Responsibilities
- Lead the project management of projects both technically and financially to meet the clients’ expectations in completing quality projects on-time and on budget.
- Work with team members on project performance.
- Work with Business Manager for PM meetings. Review At-Risk projects.
- Manage / optimize utilization – review / discuss and resolve any utilization issues with team members.
Business Development
- Develop/Maintain Client relationships
- Proposals / RFQ’s – Go/No Go.
- Client Service Team Meetings – Provide input and support where needed.
Coordination with others
- Work with Division Leader to ensure optimal utilization / workload by sharing work as necessary across multiple teams.
EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE
What you will bring to our firm:
- Bachelor’s degree in the Civil engineering field required.
- Minimum of 8 years professional roadway engineering experience.
- Registered as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), preferably in Missouri or Kansas.
- Professional experience in design and preparation of plan submittals related to highway and arterial roadway design, complex intersection design, local roadways, site design, bridge replacement/rehabilitation, traffic design, drainage design for MoDOT, KDOT, NDOT and Iowa DOT and other various DOTs and municipal agencies.
- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and various engineering software systems depending on engineering discipline: OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil3D; Microstation and/or AutoCAD.
What we prefer you bring:
- A minimum of 10 years design experience.
- Experience leading a team.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $185,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
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.
- 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
Location: Kansas City, MO
CORE BUSINESS HOURS
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-Time
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.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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Frame Your Credentials Around Delivery Outcomes
GFT's Project Lead roles sit at the intersection of technology delivery and client management. Structure your resume around measurable outcomes from software or IT projects, not just responsibilities. USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires a specialty degree.
Target GFT's Open Roles by Practice Area
GFT organizes its work across banking, insurance, and capital markets technology verticals. Filtering your search by industry vertical increases relevance and signals to hiring managers that you understand their client base, not just generic project methodology.
Verify Your Profile Is Visible on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse active Project Lead openings at GFT filtered by H-1B sponsorship. Applying through a platform that surfaces sponsorship-confirmed roles reduces time spent chasing employers who won't file.
Understand How GFT Structures the LCA Step
Before GFT can file your H-1B petition, it must certify a Labor Condition Application with the DOL confirming your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your work location. Delays here push back your start date, so ask your recruiter about their typical LCA timeline early.
Time Your Application Around the H-1B Cap Window
Cap-subject H-1B registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If you're targeting GFT without existing H-1B status, your offer needs to be in place before early March. Missing the window means waiting a full year for the next cycle.
Prepare for a Technical and Stakeholder Competency Interview
GFT's Project Lead interviews typically assess both delivery methodology and client-facing communication skills. Come prepared with examples from software implementation projects where you managed competing priorities across engineering teams and external stakeholders.
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Find Project Lead at GFT JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does GFT sponsor H-1B visas for Project Leads?
Yes, GFT sponsors H-1B visas for Project Lead roles. The H-1B is the primary pathway for this function because Project Lead positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant specialty field, satisfying USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Sponsorship availability can vary by office location and project pipeline, so confirm directly with your recruiter during the offer stage.
Which visa types are commonly used for Project Lead roles at GFT?
The H-1B is the most common visa for Project Lead positions at GFT. If you're already in the U.S. on a valid status such as OPT or STEM OPT, GFT can file a cap-subject H-1B petition on your behalf. Candidates already holding H-1B status with another employer can transfer to GFT without waiting for the annual cap, which makes the process significantly faster.
What qualifications and experience does GFT expect for Project Lead roles?
GFT typically looks for candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related technical field, combined with hands-on experience managing software delivery projects. Familiarity with agile or scaled agile frameworks is common across their postings. Industry exposure in financial services technology, particularly banking or capital markets, strengthens your candidacy considerably given GFT's core client base.
How do I apply for Project Lead jobs at GFT?
You can browse and apply for Project Lead roles at GFT directly through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by H-1B sponsorship so you know GFT is open to filing before you apply. Applications go through GFT's own hiring process, which typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a technical or methodology interview, and a final round assessing stakeholder management and delivery experience.
How do I plan my timeline if GFT sponsors my H-1B as a Project Lead?
If you're cap-subject, the H-1B registration window opens in March and the earliest employment start date is October 1. That means you need an offer finalized before early March and should expect several months between selection and your start date. GFT will need to file a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS can receive the petition, so factor in that preparation time when negotiating your start date with your hiring manager.
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