Contract Control Specialist

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Contract Control Specialist to join our Project Team in New York, NY. This role requires regular attendance in our office in New York, NY.

At GFT, we are building the future through strong construction and program management services rooted in quality, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management teams oversee every phase of a project to help ensure work is delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

• Managing contracts between the client, consultants, and contractors

• Reviewing and tracking budgets, invoices, and cost controls

• Handling change orders, ensuring they’re documented, justified, and approved

• Monitoring project schedules and flagging delays or risks

• Coinciding with project managers, engineers, and construction teams

• Ensuring compliance with contract terms, policies, and procedures

• Preparing reports, documentation, and status updates for leadership

Education | Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Minimum 5 years of full-time experience in one or more of the following: Project management, Design, Construction, Operations, Administration, Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical/Plumbing, or related field

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity

• Minimum 3 years of administrative experience with: a construction consultant or a construction contractor

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $98,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance

• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

• 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.

Location

New York, NY

Working Hours

Construction hours

Employment Status

Full-time