Resident Engineer

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Services team in the Dublin, San Francisco, Stockton, San Jose, Roseville or Concord area.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our construction and program management services reflect our commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and with the highest safety and quality standards.

With little or no supervision, act as Owner Agent to provide construction management and inspection services for a range of projects, including transportation and transit facilities. Perform assignments that may not be clearly defined, requiring development of construction documents, procedures and criteria. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

• Conduct and document project meetings with clients.
• Manage construction field personnel, including teaming partners.
• Negotiate and approve construction change orders.
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Prepare proposals and presentations.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare and issue reports and correspondence.
• Approve quantities for measurement and payment purposes.
• Approve construction payment applications.
• Resolve technical issues.
• Perform constructability reviews and value engineering studies.
• Lead Risk Management assessments.
• Prepare and monitor Quality Control and Assurance Plans.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures.

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management.
• CCM certification.
• Experience with Primavera P6.
• 10‑hour OSHA Safety course.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Driver’s license required.

The salary range for this role is $200,000–$250,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.

• 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.

Dublin;
San Francisco;
Stockton;
San Jose;
Roseville;
Concord.

Full‑Time.

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.