Resident Engineer

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer - Wastewater to join our Construction Services team in Stafford County – Fredericksburg area. This is a full‑time, onsite opportunity to lead wastewater projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field.

At GFT
, we are meticulously building the future, building a comprehensive suite of construction and program management services that reflect 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.

As a Resident Engineer, you will lead projects consisting of the construction of new and renovation or replacement of wastewater infrastructure including treatment facilities, pump stations, and collection systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and process controls and flood protection.

• Provide Quality Assurance and technical guidance.
• Review/Approve monthly pay estimates with Contractors.
• Prepare/Review correspondence to and from the Contractors and owner.
• Schedule and oversee testing agencies.
• Oversee maintenance of project records.
• Facilitate response to contractor Requests for Information.
• Coordinate equipment and facility start‑up activities.
• Conduct and/or facilitate construction meetings.
• Coordinate and manage inspectors and on‑site personnel.
• Prepare/Review change order documents.
• Assist Document Control staff with Contractor schedule compliance.
• Prepare progress reports and substantial & final completion documents.

• 10+ years construction experience with wastewater treatment plants.
• Effectively and responsively communicate verbally and in writing with all project and team members (e.g., contractors, owners, sub‑consultants, designers, architects and fellow team members).
• Experience with various collection and conveyance pipe projects.
• Skilled at reading and interpreting plans and contract specifications; able to safely navigate construction work sites with varying and uneven terrain.
• Capable of standing and sitting as needed on project work sites, climbing ladders, working at heights, and working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions; periodic weekend and night work may be required.
• Effectively utilize computer systems and software for documentation and data management like Procore.
• Read, analyze and evaluate construction schedules.
• Must possess OSHA 10‑hour or OSHA 30‑hour certification, or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline preferred.
• PE preferred; CCM desirable.

The salary range for this role is $130,000 – $150,000. Salary is dependent upon 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.

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.

Location:

Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Fairfax.

Core Business

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Employment Status:
Full‑time.

Application of a criminal background check is required for all advertised positions.