Director, Project Management Office

GFT Infrastructure is seeking a highly experienced Project Management Office (PMO) Lead to play a key role in establishing and leading our Project Management Office. The option exists to work fully remote or a hybrid work schedule from any of our GFT US Locations in the United States.The Project Management Office directs strategic, long-range, and highly complex diverse projects that span the organization, cross business unit boundaries, and have direct and high organizational impact.At GFT, 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.What You’ll Be Challenged To DoThis role will be responsible for driving organizational project management excellence, overseeing enterprise-wide project procedure and project quality initiatives, developing project manager training in collaboration with Corporate L&D, and verifying alignment of projects and programs with business objectives.Strategic Alignment and Project GovernanceDefine and lead the PMO’s vision, strategy, and operating model.Align the project portfolio with organizational goals and strategic priorities.Establish and maintain project management standards, governance frameworks, and quality controls.Lead PMO initiatives to prioritize efforts and allocate resources effectively.Support Business Group leadership in business plan development and project manager assessments.Collaborate with the Project Financial Controls Team on project control procedures and performance metrics.Oversee project lifecycle stages, approvals, and corrective action plans.Maintain and enhance PM SOPs, tools, and methods across the enterprise.Portfolio & Resource ManagementMonitor project performance, risks, and dependencies across the portfolio.Deliver executive-level reports and insights to support strategic decisions.Lead development of resource planning capabilities and KPIs to track outcomes.Support contract management processes within Agiloft and collaborate on BD systems (e.g., PARC).Manage special projects assigned by the CEO, including complex or high-risk initiatives.Streamline processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and delivery quality.Quality ManagementLead Quality Management System (QMS) development and oversee QC processes.Conduct internal audits and manage corrective actions.Develop and analyze quality metrics.Support customer feedback initiatives in partnership with the Growth/BD Office.Training, Knowledge Management, and Service Community CoordinationDesign and deliver project management training tegrate engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Bentley) into project workflows.Partner with the CTO to advance AI/ML and automation adoption.Facilitate lessons learned sessions and after-action reviews.Lead Service Community development to promote technical excellence and collaboration.Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop project and program management teams.Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.Advise business leaders on project management practices and execution strategies.Strengthen cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.Education | ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related fieldLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) Required10+ years of progressive project/program management experience in the AEC industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.Experience establishing or leading a PMO in a mid-to-large AEC organization or leading a group of project managers with P&L responsibilities.Strong knowledge of project management methodologies in the AEC industryExceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization.Demonstrated success managing large, complex, and cross-functional pensationThe salary range for this role is $190,000 - $250,000 (USD). Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.Featured BenefitsHybrid (in-person and remote) work prehensive 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 petitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.Tuition reimbursement for continued mitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizationsIncentive compensation for eligible positions.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-07