Construction Manager - Roadway and Bridge

GFT is seeking a ConstructionManager - Roadway and Bridges to join our Construction Services Team in Chicago or Rockford, IL ! This role requires regular attendance at our Chicago and/or Rockford, IL office. At GFT , we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment toexcellence, safety,innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety andquality standards. What you’ll be challenged to do: This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Construction Manager who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Conducts and documents project meetings with clients. Prepares and monitors project schedules. Performs periodic construction observation and inspection. Possesses basic surveying interpretation skills. Prepares reports and correspondence. Prepares and checks quantities for measurement and payment purposes. Prepares construction payment applications. Negotiates and prepares construction change orders. Reviews submittals and other technical data. Proficient with construction management software for document management and scheduling. Performs constructibilityreviews and value engineering studies. Assists with Risk Management assessments. Prepares and monitors Quality Control and Assurance Plans. What you will bring to our firm: BS in Engineering or Construction Management preferred. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred. IDOT Documentation Certification, required. 7+ years of experience. Experience with Primavera P6 preferred. 10-hour OSHA Safety course. Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Good oral and written communication skills. Must possess a driver’s license to fulfill the essential functions of the position. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $98,000 - $140,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: 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. Location: Chicago, IL Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr