Overview

GFT is seeking a Construction Materials Coordinator to join our Transportation Team in Downtown Chicago, IL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our "Office Location" 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. Responsibilities What you'll be challenged to do: This candidate will be responsible for assisting the QA Management Team with various tasks for PCC, HMA, Aggregate, Soils and Miscellaneous Materials in accordance with established QA program requirements. The Materials Coordinator will schedule and coordinate daily material inspection duties for a large-scale Quality Assurance Program that consists of HMA, PCC, and aggregate/soil material placements. Tracking material inspection documentation, and inputting and validating information entered in a material inspection database. Duties will include creating and maintaining the QA inspection schedule, tracking Material Non-Conformance Reports, and other related tasks. The candidate must be highly motivated and is expected to have good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as good organizational skills and a willingness to take on new challenges. The candidate should have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Schedule and coordinate daily QA material inspection duties Tracking of material inspections, reports and Material Non-Compliance Reports The position requires effective and efficient coordination abilities in dealing with various inspection Sub-consultants, Consultant Resident Engineers, and Contractors The position requires strong coordination skills to effectively collaborate with project team and Local Agency QA personnel Assist on various tasks and materials coordination as directed Qualifications What you'll bring to our firm: Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members. Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that GFT serves. Associate degree or minimum 5 years of construction/materials experience Familiar with IDOT’s Manual of Test Procedures for Materials and the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction Ability to effectively communicate with others Self-motivated, conscientious, and detail orientated Proficient with Microsoft Office suit What we prefer you bring: 6+ years of construction/materials experience Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management Experience working within a technical office or construction environment preferably in HMA, PCC, and aggregate material testing and inspection categories as related to roadway construction Certification in IDOT QC/QA HMA Level I and PCC Level I Experience on projects for IDOT, CDOT, ISTHA Local candidates Compensation: The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. 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. 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: Chicago, IL Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time #LI-Hybrid #LI-KC1