Resident Engineer

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Services team in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego Counties.

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.

With little or no supervision, acts as Owner Agent to provide construction management and inspection services for a wide variety of projects that may include transportation and transit facilities. Performs assignments that may not be clearly defined and requires the development of construction documents, procedures, and criteria. Performs oversight of multiple projects simultaneously.

• Represents owner on construction site
• Conducts and documents project meetings with clients and contractor.
• Manages construction field personnel, including teaming partners.
• Negotiates and approves construction change orders.
• Responds to Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Prepares proposals and presentations.
• Prepares and monitors project schedules and budgets.
• Prepares and issues reports and correspondence.
• Approves quantities for measurement and payment purposes.
• Approves construction payment applications.
• Resolves technical issues.
• Performs constructability reviews and value engineering studies.
• Leads Risk Management assessments.
• Prepares and monitors Quality Control and Assurance Plans.

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• CCM preferred
• California Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Experience with Primavera P6 preferred.
• 10‑hour OSHA Safety course preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a driver’s license to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

The salary range for this role is $200,000–$250,000. 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.

San Bernardino;
Riverside;
Corona;
Chino Hill;
Lake Elsinore;
Los Angeles;
Anaheim;
Newport Beach;
Huntington Beach;
Long Beach;
Torrance;
Irvine;
Pomona;
Laguna Beach;
Temecula;
Palm Springs;
Moreno Valley;
Pasadena;
Rancho Cucamonga

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.