Technical Agreement Specialist

Gannett Fleming; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Technical Agreement Specialist to join our Roadway Team. This full‑time role operates under a hybrid model and requires presence at the IDOT District One office in Schaumburg.

You will lead roadway agreement coordination between IDOT and municipal/agency partners, coordinate plan drawings, and guide engineers on project outcomes. Strong communication and engineering background are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related in-field experience, including work for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, Cook County DOT, or local counties/municipalities on Federally funded projects.
• Strong technical, verbal and written communication skills; ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Background in preliminary engineering, plan development, or construction engineering.
• Illinois Driver's License required.
• BS desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of roadway plan drawings, quantities, and related costs for items of local participation, maintenance and jurisdiction.
• Provide direction to Project Engineers and Staff Engineers regarding expected results.
• Analyze information and data to perform routine design tasks.
• Make independent decisions on engineering problems and represent the organization in meetings to resolve questions and plan work.
• Follow IDOT agreement policy and communicate policy to IDOT staff and public partners; read engineering plans and specifications.
• Work in a Microsoft computer environment.
• Manage workload and adjust to changes in project schedule, scope, or additional services.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS)

Tools

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Technical Agreement Specialist to join our Roadway Team in Schaumburg, IL. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the District 1 IDOT office in Schaumburg, IL.

GFT's Transportation team offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

What you'll be challenged to do:

Our Schaumburg office seeks a Technical Agreement Specialist to join our growing office of roadway, highway, structural, transit, rail, and intermodal designers and construction inspectors. The role leads preparation and coordination of roadway agreements between IDOT and Municipal and Agency partners as part of a Program Management role.

The position is full‑time (40 hours a week) with work in the IDOT District One office. Documents may include agreements, jurisdictional transfer documents and letters of understanding. Preferred candidates have a background in preliminary engineering, plan development or construction engineering. The individual must communicate verbally and in writing at a high level, work closely with other teams on multi‑disciplinary projects, work independently, and lead project agreement with other bureaus.

Responsibilities:

• Lead coordination of roadway plan drawings, quantities, and related costs for items of local participation, maintenance and jurisdiction.
• Provide direction to Project Engineers and Staff Engineers regarding expected results.
• Analyze information and data to perform routine design tasks.
• Make independent decisions on engineering problems and represent the organization in meetings to resolve questions and plan work.
• Follow IDOT agreement policy, communicating policy to IDOT staff and public partners; understand and read engineering design plans and specifications.
• Work in a Microsoft computer environment.
• Manage workload and adjust to changes in project schedule, scope, or additional services.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of related, in‑field experience, including work directly or as a consultant for IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways, or local counties and municipalities, and with federally funded projects.
• BS desirable but not required.
• Strong technical, verbal and written communication skills; ability to work well in a team on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Preferred experience on projects with railroad coordination and inspection of roadway/railroad work in the field.
• Preferred experience in highway, drainage, construction inspection, track, traffic signal, and/or lighting.
• Illinois Driver's License required.

What we prefer:

• Background in preliminary engineering, plan development, or construction engineering.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $85,000 – $125,000, depending on experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits include:

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, pet insurance, wellness programs.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development opportunities and support for 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 — the employer of choice for over 5,000 industry professionals.

Our clients choose us for expertise, nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by more than a century’s experience, we are building a lasting legacy for stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates 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.

Additional Information:

Unsolicited resumes from third‑party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

GFT requires a successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Schaumburg, IL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full‑time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles or the City of San Francisco or the State of California will be considered in accordance with local fair‑chance ordinances.