Construction Manager - Roadway and Bridge

GFT; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive pay

Job summary

GFT seeks a Construction Manager for Roadway and Bridges to join our Construction Services Team in Chicago or Rockford, IL. The role requires regular attendance at our Chicago and/or Rockford offices, and involves supervising project meetings, schedules, inspections, and payments to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering or Construction Management, 7+ years of experience, and CPR/PE preferences, with IDOT certification and OSHA training.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• IDOT Documentation Certification, required.
• 7+ years of construction management experience.
• Experience with Primavera P6 preferred.
• 10-hour OSHA Safety course.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document project meetings with clients.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules.
• Perform periodic construction observation and inspection.
• Interpret basic surveying data.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Prepare and check quantities for measurement and payment.
• Prepare construction payment applications.
• Negotiate and prepare change orders.
• Review submittals and technical data.
• Use construction management software for docs and scheduling.
• Perform constructibility reviews and value engineering.
• Assist with risk management assessments.
• Prepare and monitor Quality Control/Assurance plans.

Skills

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

P.E. license preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Construction Manager - Roadway and Bridges to join our Construction Services Team in Chicago or Rockford, IL! This role requires regular attendance at our Chicago and/or Rockford, IL office. 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

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Construction Manager who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Conducts and documents project meetings with clients.
• Prepares and monitors project schedules.
• Performs periodic construction observation and inspection.
• Possesses basic surveying interpretation skills.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• Prepares and checks quantities for measurement and payment purposes.
• Prepares construction payment applications.
• Negotiates and prepares construction change orders.
• Reviews submittals and other technical data.
• Proficient with construction management software for document management and scheduling.
• Performs constructibility reviews and value engineering studies.
• Assists with Risk Management assessments.
• Prepares and monitors Quality Control and Assurance Plans.

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• IDOT Documentation Certification, required.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Experience with Primavera P6 preferred.
• 10-hour OSHA Safety course.
• 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $98,000 - $140,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• 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 Overview

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™ 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 GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Chicago or Rockford, IL

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time