Materials Coordinator

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Materials Coordinator to join our Construction Services Team in the Great Lakes/Chicago, IL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance between Rockford, IL and Chicago, IL office.

GFT's Construction Services Group brings unparalleled expertise to tackle the most challenging projects. We offer the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges, or railroads, our team excels in resilient, sustainable 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

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Materials Coordinator who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Report to a construction team to provide material engineering support, assistance and associated project coordination
• Review and evaluate material testing and laboratory reports.
• Participating in field exploration activities as needed
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, correspondence, design drawings, and construction specifications in alignment with scope requirements.
• Provide specialty observation support during the construction phase of various projects as required.
• Manage and coordinate with internal staff and external consultant staff members
• Analysis of technical data for material investigations; and experimental or new technology trials
• Development and revision of technical construction or materials specifications
  
  

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• 10-15 years of experience with an emphasis in construction and material management and documentation with technical deliverables including investigations, reports, drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver's license
  
  

What We Prefer You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree with a Civil Engineering/Materials/Geotechnical focus is strongly preferred
• Field experience with construction observation for bridge projects, highway projects, deep foundations, pump stations, drainage, watermain, furnish excavation, landscaping, lighting. and traffic signal projects.
• ICT Certifications with Illinois PCC Level 3, HMA Level 3, Aggregate, IDOT S-33, Documentation of Quantities is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of IDOT’s CMMS and Illinois Tollway’s eBuilder documentation procedure
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $210,000. 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.
  
  

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 – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

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.

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

Location: Chicago, IL or Oakbrook, IL

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $140,000 - $210,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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