Traffic Operations Project Manager

GFT is seeking a Transportation Management Center (TMC) Project Manager to join to lead operations for the FDOT District 7 Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) in Tampa, FL. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring two days per week on-site.

What you'll be challenged to do:

As a TMC Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to critical transportation management services that directly impact safety and mobility in the Tampa Bay region. Joining our team means being part of a respected national leader in TSM&O, with access to advanced technologies, training opportunities, and supportive leadership.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all contract activities at the RTMC.
• Develop and manage staffing plans, schedules, and performance metrics to meet FDOT requirements.
• Oversee project budgets, invoicing, and financial tracking to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Coordinate with FDOT staff, subcontractors, and regional partners to maintain effective collaboration.
• Lead weekly and quarterly meetings with FDOT and stakeholders to review performance and progress.
• Ensure compliance with FDOT SOPs, safety protocols, and emergency management plans.
• Champion innovation through AI, dashboards, and process improvements.
• Maintain high standards for documentation, reporting, and quality assurance.
• Support emergency response and ensure continuity of operations during major events and hurricanes.

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: Tampa, FL; St. Petersburg, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $140,000 - $152,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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

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