Construction Project Manager

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Construction  Project Manager   to join our Construction Services Team in Wilmington, NC ! This role requires regular attendance at our Wilmington, NC 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 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: This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Construction Project 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 checks .

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 constructability  reviews and value engineering studies.

Assists with Risk Management assessments.

Prepares and monitors Quality Control and Assurance Plans.

Occasional Travel to and from project site s is expected .

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

BS in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.

Experience working with NCDOT is strongly preferred.

10 + years of experience.

Proficiency in Procore or similar CM software preferred but not required

10-hour OSHA Safety course.

Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and SharePoint Environment

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 $95,500 - $145,500. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured 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.

Company Overview:

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™ 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 GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Wilmington, NC Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time

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Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California -Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.