Resident Engineer

Gannett Fleming; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

Gannett Fleming is seeking a Resident Engineer to join their Construction Services team in Los Angeles. This role involves overseeing construction phases, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, proficiency with MS Office, and a valid driver's license. The position offers a hybrid working environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• CCM certification preferred.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 10-hour OSHA Safety course preferred.
• Must possess a driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Represent the owner on the construction site.
• Conduct and document project meetings with clients and contractors.
• Manage construction field personnel.
• Negotiate and approve construction change orders.
• Resolve technical issues.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Experience with Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management

CCM

California Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $200,000- $250,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• 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.

Location

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

Required Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, California Fair Chance Act, and applicable San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.