GFT’s Construction Services Business Line in the City New York is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to support an on-going multi-disciplinary project in Staten Island, New York located in close proximity to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.
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 to excellence, 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 and quality standards.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
As an Assistant Resident Engineer at GFT, you will play a visible role in delivering critical infrastructure that protects public health and supports daily life in New York City. You will contribute to the modernization of a vital sanitary pump station in Staten Island, helping ensure reliable wastewater service for the surrounding community while navigating the complexity of construction in a dense, highly constrained urban environment.
This role will challenge you to grow as an engineer by working across multiple trades and disciplines, gaining exposure to new building construction, civil and utility systems, and temporary infrastructure that keeps essential services operating during construction. You will collaborate closely with utility providers and adjacent capital projects, strengthening your ability to manage interfaces and solve real-world construction challenges.
Through hands-on involvement and direct coordination with experienced construction leaders, you will deepen your technical judgment, communication skills, and understanding of how large public works projects come together. The work you support will have a lasting community impact, while positioning you for continued advancement within GFT’s Construction Services team.
In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:
Support the Construction Manager and Resident Engineer in the delivery of a complex, multi-disciplinary construction project
Read, interpret, and apply contract plans, specifications, and technical documents
Manage and coordinate office and field inspection staff, as required
Review contractor monthly applications for payment and supporting documentation
Review contractor schedules, assess progress, and coordinate schedule impacts with the project team
Coordinate NYC Department of Buildings Special Inspections with third-party Special Inspectors
Attend, participate in, and chair monthly, bi-weekly, and ad hoc technical meetings with project stakeholders when required
Prepare internal technical memoranda documenting project issues, status, and resolutions
Coordinate with Con Edison and adjacent capital projects by others
Maintain clear written and verbal communication with the project team and external stakeholders
Be available for periodic night and weekend work based on construction operations
Perform related duties as required
What you will bring to our firm:Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience on New York area heavy construction, multi-trade public works projects with coordination across public and private utility stakeholders
Experience on NYCDEP projects; experience with NYCDDC, NYC DOT, NYSDOT, NYCEDC, MTA, or contractors working for these agencies will also be consideredFamiliarity with construction management information systems such as e-Builder, Site Manager, A-Site, Unifier, Procore, or similar platforms
OSHA 10 certification required, with ability to obtain OSHA 30 within three months
Physical ability to work on active construction sites, including navigating uneven terrain, traffic, excavations, ladders, heavy equipment, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions
What we prefer you bring:Professional Engineer license in New York preferred, or ability to obtain New York PE within six months; comparable education, training, and experience may be consideredCompensation:The salary range for this role is $149,000 - $172,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.Tuition reimbursement for continued education.Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.Incentive compensation for eligible positions.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. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
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.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location: Staten, Island, NY
Core Working Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Employment Status: Full-time
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