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.
Leading a Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction.
What you'll be challenged to do
GFT's Chicago, IL office seeks a Roadway Team Leader with minimum 8 years of Phase I and Phase II design and management experience to join our growing office of roadway, bridge, aviation, transit and rail designers. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Downtown Chicago office (222 S. Riverside Plaza).
This individual will be a member of our roadway group and will lead one of our Chicago Teams. They will manage personnel and lead challenging projects in a unique and dynamic work environment for highway, railroad/transit, and airport projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead an individual highway team of 4-6 engineers and technicians, including developing staffing plans and mentoring staff.
- Lead the development of civil design concepts, criteria, and technical direction on major tasks.
- Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans.
- Analyze information and data to perform routine design tasks.
- Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.
- Ensure accuracy of engineering design, quality presentation, and conformance to budgets and schedules.
- Interface with clients to provide technical solutions and ensure project satisfaction.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and KPIs.
- Support development of statements of interests and proposals.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops and professional societies.
What you will bring to our firm
- Minimum 8 years of related experience, including working with Illinois Tollway, IDOT, CDOT, or local municipalities.
- Strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience as a Project Manager leading projects is preferred.
- Working knowledge of OpenRoads Designer, Microstation, Geopak, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and MS Office.
- Illinois PE is preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and an Illinois Driver's License are required.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $185,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance).
- Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive PTO accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Commitment to professional development.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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, or veterans' status.
Location and Details
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM -- 5:00 PM
- Employment Status: Full-Time
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