Office Engineer

About the role

GFT is seeking an Office Engineer to join their Construction Services team in the Seattle area. This role operates under a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the Seattle office.

Responsibilities

• Assignments have clear and specific objectives and require the organization of priorities in a continually evolving construction environment.
• Possesses skills to acceptably create, coordinate, develop and maintain construction project records documentation.
• Requires engineering judgement and attention to detail, accuracy, quality, and organization.
• Establish and maintain job record files in accordance with client’s requirements and/or best practice.
• Prepares status and progress reports.
• Prepare meeting agenda and document meeting minutes.
• Recognize construction-related challenges and suggest procedures to resolve.
• Aids construction inspectors and contractor’s representatives in clarification of contract documentation relative to assigned contracts.
• Reviews and processes contractor's submittals and RFI’s and distribute as required.
• Prepare and maintain project progress payment estimates.
• Prepare change orders and contract modifications.
• Aid in the review contractor’s schedule.
• Prepare cost and/or time estimates for pending change orders and contract modifications.
• Cover and document changes to drawings and specifications.
• Maintain project logs for submittals, change orders, RFI’s, progress payments and other logs as directed.
• Oversee and mentor office staff.

Requirements

• Prefer 5+ years’ experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Preferred BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum high school degree with 2+ years continued higher level education.
• Good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education | Experience: Prefer experience using cloud-based CM software (i.e Procore, E-Builder, Falcon, etc.).

Skills

• Experience with cloud-based CM software (i.e Procore, E-Builder, Falcon, etc.)

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.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Schedule

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

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GFT 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.