GFT ยท 1 day ago
Highway Engineer/Project Manager
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expGFT is a privately held AEC firm seeking a Highway Engineer / Project Manager to join their Transportation Team in Schaumburg, IL. This role involves managing multiple IDOT projects, leading coordination of tasks, and ensuring the successful delivery of engineering designs and plans.
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Responsibilities
Provides direction to Project Engineers and Staff Engineers as to the general results expected
Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks
Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods and routinely represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work
Able to make presentations to the public and clients on projects
Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards
Reviews design options and document findings from the design team
Manages workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited university
Minimum of 5 years of related, in-field experience, including work directly or as a consultant for IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways, local counties and municipalities, and with Federally funded projects is expected
E.I.T Certificate
Candidates must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects
Previous experience leading projects, coordination and inspection of roadway work in the field or design is essential
Individuals are required to possess an Illinois Driver's License
Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members
Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that GFT serves
Preferred
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license for the state of Illinois
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.
Company
GFT
GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
John Derr
Executive Vice President
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