Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Atlanta GA - ATLANTA, GA 30309Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $165,000.00 SalaryJob Title: Senior Project Manager
Department: Civil Engineering
Reports To: Director / Managing Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $100,000 - $165,000
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Project Manager is a key leader within the Civil Engineering Department, responsible for overseeing a sub department of Project Managers, engineers, designers, and technical staff. This role ensures operational excellence, technical quality, project profitability, and staff development across multiple concurrent engineering projects. The Senior PM serves as a strategic partner to the Director, driving project delivery, client satisfaction, business development, and continuous improvement efforts. This position requires advanced civil engineering expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to manage large scale, complex projects while mentoring a growing team. The Senior PM acts with a high degree of independence and leads initiatives that support the company’s mission, values, technical standards, and long-term growth.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory duties include staffing and resource planning, performance evaluations, coaching, workload balancing, skills development, and participation in hiring and promotions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Department Management
Leads a civil engineering sub department, ensuring high-quality work, efficient operations, and strong team performance.
Manages workload distribution, resource allocation, and staffing forecasts across projects and teams.
Serves as a senior technical authority, providing guidance, reviews, and solutions for engineering challenges.
Establishes and enforces department standards, workflows, and quality control procedures.
Provides mentorship, career guidance, and training plans for PMs and civil engineering staff.
Project & Portfolio Management
Oversees a portfolio of civil engineering projects, ensuring delivery that aligns with client expectations, technical requirements, budget, and schedule.
Supports Project Managers in managing scope changes, risk mitigation, project planning, and conflict resolution.
Reviews and approves project plans, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables prior to submittal.
Ensures strong documentation practices and consistency across all team projects.
Monitors overall financial performance, invoicing, profitability, and backlog to meet departmental targets.
Technical Expertise & Quality Assurance
Provides advanced technical insight on civil site development, stormwater design, utility design, grading, permitting, and related engineering disciplines.
Ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
Conducts technical reviews for engineering plans, reports, and specifications.
Guides and approves complex design concepts, calculations, and project solutions.
Client Relations & Business Development
Serves as a senior client liaison, managing high value relationships and maintaining consistent communication with key stakeholders.
Supports and leads proposal development, presentations, and interviews for major project pursuits.
Identifies new project opportunities and assists Director with revenue growth strategies.
Ensures exceptional client satisfaction and helps resolve escalated project concerns.
Operational Excellence & Strategic Support
Collaborates with Directors and senior leadership to support companywide project delivery strategies and operational goals.
Contributes to policy development, process improvements, and the implementation of new tools and systems.
Ensures the sub department’s alignment with company mission, values, and quality standards.
Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepares reports on departmental performance
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated leadership and team building skills with the ability to manage and motivate a multi disciplinary team.
Advanced knowledge of civil engineering design, construction documents, and regulatory permitting.
Strong budgeting, forecasting, and project financial management capabilities.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Highly organized, efficient, and detail oriented with strong problem solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate effectively.
Proficiency in industry standard software, including, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, MS Word and Excel, and Hydroflow or equivalent drainage/hydrology software.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Minimum of 10–15 years of civil engineering experience, including significant project management responsibilities.
Prior experience supervising teams of Project Managers and engineers required.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.
Experience leading complex or large scale civil/site development projects.
Working at GFWHY YOU'LL WANT TO WORK AT GF
Join a team where you can contribute and grow your career without limits. At GF, you’ll help build community through meaningful work while shaping your professional growth and career path. Our team brings together diverse talents and backgrounds, creating an environment where you can explore fresh ideas, navigate new challenges, and adapt as your career and goals evolve. From our 4½-day workweek and comprehensive benefits to intentional mentorship and career development, GF provides an environment where growth, balance, and job satisfaction go hand in hand.
CAREER PROGRESSION
We are passionate about supporting your career progression and professional growth. GF maintains a career progression framework that illustrates typical advancement in both title and responsibility. During the annual performance review process, and at other appropriate times, we will discuss the skills, experience, and competencies that may be demonstrated to achieve the next level position.
Career progression is not prescriptive. Advancement is based on a combination of demonstrated capability, technical and interpersonal skills, experience, initiative, attitude, performance, and overall contribution to the firm. We encourage open, direct, and ongoing conversations with your manager regarding your career goals and professional development.
We also recognize that not every employee aspires to continued upward advancement. If you are content in your current role, we are committed to supporting your growth through expanded responsibilities, new challenges, and horizontal development opportunities that allow you to remain engaged, challenged, and professionally fulfilled while maintaining your current level.
BENEFITS
Health and Wellness Support
We prioritize the well-being of our team members through comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with a generous Firm contribution to health savings accounts. Other programs that further emphasizes our dedication to the holistic health of our employees include: voluntary short- and long-term disability; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits; monthly wellness reimbursements; telehealth benefits; mental health counseling; employee assistance programs; Medicare transition services; and financial wellness benefits.
Professional Development Opportunities
Dedication to continued learning is ingrained in our culture. Our tuition reimbursement program empowers employees to pursue continuous learning, enhancing their education and skill sets to excel in their careers. Mentorship opportunities and benefits such as paid membership to a professional organization and opportunities for selection into our Next Generation Leadership Training or Associates and Directors Program further supports the growth and development of our team.
Ownership and Prosperity
As an ESOP company, GF takes pride in offering every team member a stake in our success. Through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, our employees benefit from shared company prosperity, creating a culture of shared goals and achievements. You fund your 401(k) through paycheck deferrals, and GF matches your deferrals into the ESOP with shares of company stock.
Work-Life Integration
We understand the importance of Work-Life Balance. Our commitment to flexible work schedules, paid time off, paid holidays, half-day Fridays, and paid parental leave allows our team members to achieve professional success while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, partnership status, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Where required by applicable law, the pay range for this position is provided in the job posting. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, education, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and or benefits in accordance with applicable plans and policies.
PAYROLL
Employees paid on a bi-weekly basis, consisting of 26 pay periods annually, and is issued in arrears. Direct deposit is available.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
Employment with GF is at will, which means that either the employee or GF may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job description or posting creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will nature of employment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work may be performed in a standard office setting, onsite at client locations, and or on active construction or project sites. Work environments may include exposure to weather conditions, uneven terrain, construction equipment, and other site-related conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires sufficient physical ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform essential job functions. These may include sitting or standing for extended periods; walking on uneven surfaces; stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting; lifting, carrying, pushing, and or pulling light to moderate amounts of weight; operating office and field equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination; communicating verbally and in writing; visual acuity within normal range with or without correction; and hearing within normal range with or without correction. This position may require physical mobility on and around active construction sites before and after installation of infrastructure and site improvements.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants throughout the hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to perform essential job functions, please notify us. Reasonable accommodations may include modifications to the application process, work procedures, equipment, or work environment, in accordance with applicable law.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, reference check, and or drug screening, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair chance and ban-the-box requirements.
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
Employees are required to comply with all Company and client on-site safety policies and procedures. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when working on construction or project sites.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. GF participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility in accordance with federal law.
HARASSMENT-FREE WORKPLACE
We are committed to maintaining a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and inappropriate conduct. All employees are expected to uphold these standards and will attend annual harassment prevention training.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications and may be modified at any time to meet business needs.
Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at GF. We appreciate you taking the time to submit your information. Our team will review your qualifications, and if your skills and experience align with the needs of the role, a member of our recruitment team will reach out to begin the next steps in the process. We look forward to reviewing your information.