Roadway Team Leader

About the role

GFT is seeking a Roadway Team Leader to join our Transportation Team in Chicago, IL. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Chicago, IL office.

Responsibilities

• Lead an individual highway team of 4-6 engineers and technicians.
• Develop staffing plans, mentor staff and manage engineers and technicians to achieve completion of various tasks.
• Lead the development of civil design concepts, criteria, and technical direction on major tasks.
• Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervise engineers and technicians.
• Analyze information and data to perform routine design tasks.
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods and represent the organization in meetings.
• Ensure accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Review design options and document findings from the design team.
• Interface with clients to provide technical solutions and ensure project satisfaction.
• Manage project budgets and schedules ensuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met, track task progress across concurrent assignments, and manage changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
• Support development of Statements of Interest and proposals for various clients, including development of scope, approach, and cost estimates.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of related experience, including working directly or as a consultant for the Illinois Tollway, Illinois DOT, Chicago DOT, Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways, local counties and municipalities, and with Federally funded projects.
• Strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager leading projects is preferred.
• An understanding/working knowledge of OpenRoads Designer, Microstation, Geopak, AutoCAD, Civil3D, MS Office and other design software experience is required.
• Individuals with an Illinois PE are preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and an Illinois Driver’s License are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Phase I and Phase II design and management experience.
• Experience in preliminary engineering and development of detailed plans and specifications.
• Ability to work closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

• Technical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Project management.
• Design software proficiency (OpenRoads Designer, Microstation, Geopak, AutoCAD, Civil3D, MS Office).

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 $115,000 - $185,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Schedule

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

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.