Office Engineer

GFT. • Fairfax, VA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking an Office Engineer to join their Construction Services team in the Laurel / Bladensburg area. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at their Bladensburg office (a minimum of 4 days a week/remote work one day per week may be approved). At GFT, they are not just engineering the future; they are meticulously building it. Their comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects an unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Their construction management services are the cornerstone of their commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives, overseeing every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. GFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge, which they call the Infrastructure of Life. They measure their success by the strength of their relationships and are the employer of choice for over 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Backed by over a century’s experience, together they are building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience min. in vertical construction document control / construction inspection.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Minimum high school degree with 2+ years continued higher level education.
• Some Construction inspection experience for government buildings is required.
• The individual may be required to perform construction inspection occasionally.
• Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Procore experience
• eBuilder experience
• CDT cert or CACM cert
• Experience with LEED-Silver building certification

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists 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.
• Assist in the review contractor’s schedule.
• Prepare cost and/or time estimates for pending change orders and contract modifications.
• Coordinate 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees