Resident Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO)

Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Resident Engineer for its Construction Services team in California. This role involves overseeing construction projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and managing field personnel.

Qualified candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management, and experience with Primavera P6 is preferred. The position offers a salary range of $200,000–$250,000 and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a driver’s license to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Owner Agent to provide construction management and inspection services.
• Oversees multiple projects simultaneously.
• Conducts and documents project meetings with clients and contractor.
• Manages construction field personnel.
• Negotiates and approves construction change orders.
• Prepares project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Good oral and written communication skills

Experience with Primavera P6

10‑hour OSHA Safety course

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management

California Professional Engineer (PE)

CCM certification

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

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

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.