Resident Engineer

Gannett Fleming; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Resident Engineer in Seattle to manage construction projects with little supervision. This role involves overseeing construction management, approving change orders, and conducting client meetings. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, PE license in Washington, and over 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 to $180,000, hybrid work options, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in construction management.
• Experience as a Resident Engineer on transit and highway projects.
• Completion of a 10-hour OSHA Safety course.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management and inspection services.
• Conduct project meetings with clients.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets.
• Approve construction change orders and payment applications.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

PE licensed in Washington

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Summary

GFT is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Services team in the Seattle area. 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. 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, you will act as Owner Agent providing construction management and inspection services for a wide variety of projects, including transportation and transit facilities. You will develop construction documents, procedures, and criteria, and perform oversight of 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 Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Prepare proposals and presentations.
• Prepare and 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 in Civil Engineering required.
• PE licensed in the State of Washington.
• Experience as a Resident Engineer on transit, rail, and highway projects.
• 10+ years’ experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCM 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.
• Must possess a driver’s license to fulfill essential functions.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $150,000 – $180,000 (dependent on experience and geographic location). Additional benefits include:

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

Location & Work Hours

Location: Seattle
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full‑Time

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.