Operations Specialist

GFT • Charlotte, NC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking an Operations Specialist to join our expanding Power Group. This position could be hybrid or remote for the right candidate. Joining the power team at GFT means engaging in cutting-edge projects that drive the future of energy infrastructure. Our team excels in providing solutions for power transmission, distribution, and renewable energy, utilizing advanced technologies and creative problem-solving to meet today’s diverse energy needs. Be part of a dynamic group dedicated to enhancing system reliability, sustainability, and efficiency while shaping the energy landscape for a resilient and sustainable future. Discover some of our signature power and energy projects here.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Engineering. Construction Management, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in engineering design or project delivery
• Experience working directly on design or project teams supporting delivery
• Familiarity of engineering project workflow
• Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• Experience in Power Delivery Engineering experience
• Project support experience
• Proposal and estimating experience
• AI experience

Responsibilities

• Execute operational initiatives at the direction of Operations Leadership
• Build and maintain tools, trackers, and outputs used to support project delivery
• Support coordinating overall onboarding program and help improve early careers using real delivery workflows
• Maintain and improve resource planning and utilization tracking tools
• Assist in development of operational reporting tied to project performance
• Support development of automation and AI-enabled tools for proposals, estimating, early project setup and data structuring and project workflows
• Document, maintain and standardize processes based on project team workflow

Benefits

• Hybrid or 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree