Resident Engineer

GFT; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GFT, based in California, is looking for a Resident Engineer to join its Construction Services team. You will be responsible for overseeing construction management and inspection services for various transportation projects. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and possess strong communication and negotiation skills.

The position offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive salary range of $200,000 – $250,000 dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.
• 10-hour OSHA Safety course preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management and inspection services.
• Negotiate and approve construction change orders.
• Conduct and document project meetings with clients.

Skills

Construction management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

CCM certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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. We are committed to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability in construction and program management, overseeing every phase to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Act as Owner Agent with little or no supervision to provide construction management and inspection services for a wide variety of transportation and transit facilities. Perform duties that may not be clearly defined and require the development of construction documents, procedures, and criteria, while overseeing 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 RFIs.
• Prepare proposals and presentations.
• 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management; CCM certification preferred.

• Experience with Primavera P6 preferred.
• 10‑hour OSHA Safety course preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation

Salary range: $200,000 – $250,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development and access to training programs and professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Location

Dublin, San Francisco, Stockton, San Jose, Roseville, Concord

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, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.