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Resident Engineer

GFT
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/17/2026
What You Will Do

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. 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.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

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.

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

  • Conducts and documents project meetings with clients.
  • 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.
  • Develops Standard Operating Procedures.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

  • Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering required.
  • PE licensed in the State of Washington.
  • Experience as a Resident Engineer on transit and rail and highways.
  • 10 years’ experience.

What We Prefer You Bring

  • CCM 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 $150,000- $180,000. 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: Seattle

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

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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

Salary : $150,000 - $180,000

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