Office Engineer - Roadway

GFT is seeking an experienced Office Engineer - Roadway to join our Construction Services team in New York, NY. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity to lead roadway-related transportation projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field.

 

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

 

 

What you’ll be challenged to do:

 

As an Office Engineer, you will play a key role in construction inspection services for culvert rehabilitation and replacement projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience managing federally and state-funded projects while collaborating with experienced engineers to develop expertise in highway construction inspection. This work is essential to the community, helping to prevent flooding, reduce erosion, protect local ecosystems, and ensure roadways remain open and resilient during extreme weather.

 

In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain construction project records.
• Interface with the Resident Engineer and senior inspection staff on contract change orders, item payments, and material testing.
• Attend project meetings and assist in preparing meeting reports.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly progress reports and maintain project logs.
• Review daily inspection reports and quantity computations.
• Assist in determining schedule and budget requirements.
• Assign tasks and coordinate work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Nicet III or one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
  • Equivalent agency-approved experience
• 5+ years of related experience, previous experience as an Office Engineer
• Experience with Construction Management, Scheduling, and Document Management software(s)
• Proficient in SiteManager, CEES, and/or other client-based systems
• Experience managing submittals, RFIs, correspondence logs, daily reporting, and change orders
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• OSHA Safety Training.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $170,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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™ 

 

GFT 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 of GFT.

 

Location: New York, NYWorking Hours: NightshiftEmployment Status: Full-time

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