Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$90k–$130k/yr
What You Will Do: GFT is seeking a Project Engineer, Highway to join our Transportation Team in Downtown Chicago or Schaumburg, IL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Chicago or Sc…
Skills: Geometric Design, Plan Preparation, Drainage Design, Traffic Signal Design, Cost Estimation
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$150k–$250k/yr
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed princ…
Skills: Land Acquisition, Contract Drafting, Zoning Law, Entitlement, Legal Negotiation
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$150k–$250k/yr
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed princ…
Skills: Land Acquisition, Contract Drafting, Zoning Law, Entitlement, Real Estate Law
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$150k–$250k/yr
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed princ…
Skills: Land Acquisition, Contract Drafting, Zoning Law, Entitlement, Legal Negotiation
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$50k–$60k/yr
Position Summary As a Facilities Technician you will support the maintenance, safety, and functionality of all Salon | Spa and Med Spa locations. In this role you will perform routine repairs, coordinate vendor support, …
Skills: Electrical Maintenance, Plumbing, HVAC Support, Carpentry, Mechanical Repairs
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
The Senior Construction Manager (Sr. CM) is responsible for overseeing and directing multiple telecommunications construction projects, including aerial, underground, and fiber optic installations. This role ensures proj…
Skills: Telecom Construction Management, Fiber Optic Networks, Project Scheduling, Budgeting, OSHA Compliance
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$60k–$90k/yr
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed princ…
Skills: Executive Assistance, Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Project Management, Presentation Design
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$60k–$90k/yr
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed princ…
Skills: Executive Assistance, Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Project Management, Visual Presentations
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$60k–$90k/yr
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed princ…
Skills: Executive Assistance, Calendar Management, Project Management, Visual Presentations, Correspondence Design
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$110k–$130k/yr
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without prior approval from our Talent Acquisition team will not be eligible for placement fees. Company Overview At Fortis Fire & Safety,…
Skills: Slip/Gain/Fade Management, Cost-at-Completion Analysis, Project Financial Performance, Labor Productivity Management, Subcontract Management
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$25/hr–$29/hr
Description AEM (Advanced Environmental Monitoring) is the global leader in innovative mission critical weather, wildfire and water monitoring and intelligence solutions. We aim to be the world’s essential source for env…
Skills: Environmental Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Electrical Diagnostics, RF Environments, Telemetry
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$25/hr
Job Title: Make Ready II Technician Company: The Finger Companies Property: Treehouse of Schaumburg Compensation & Benefits $25.00/hour (paid bi-weekly)Closing Occupancy Bonus (paid monthly)Retention Bonus (paid monthly)…
Skills: Apartment Maintenance, Unit Turnovers, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical Systems
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. With Sherwin-Williams’ promote-from-within philosophy,…
Skills: Sales, Leadership, Customer Service, Marketing, Finance
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$100k–$250k/yr
Change Your Career. Change Your Life. Change Their Home. Are you a relationship-builder who thrives on results? Tired of cold calling, capped pay, unpredictable schedule, or driving your own car across town on your dime?…
Skills: Residential Sales, Relationship Building, Consultative Selling, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Management
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the n…
Skills: Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Underwriting, Real Estate Development, Asset Management
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$55k–$65k/yr
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed princ…
Skills: Escrow Management, Real Estate Closings, Title Services, Accounting, Bookkeeping
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$55k–$65k/yr
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed princ…
Skills: Escrow Management, Real Estate Closings, Title Services, Accounting, Bookkeeping
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$55k–$65k/yr
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed princ…
Skills: Escrow Management, Real Estate Closings, Title Services, Bookkeeping, Customer Relationship Management
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$55k–$65k/yr
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed princ…
Skills: Escrow Management, Real Estate Closings, Title Services, Account Balancing, Business Development
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$55k–$65k/yr
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed princ…
Skills: Escrow Management, Real Estate Closings, Title Services, Accounting, Bookkeeping
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The Project Engineer will lead Phase I and Phase II roadway projects, managing engineers and technicians to complete design tasks. Responsibilities include preparing plans, performing geometric and drainage design, and ensuring conformance to budgets and schedules.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and an Illinois PE license with 6-10 years of related experience. Candidates must have a background working with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, or other municipal agencies and proficiency in CADD software.
GFT is seeking a Project Engineer, Highway to join our Transportation Team in Downtown Chicago or Schaumburg, IL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Chicago or Schaumburg, IL office.
Working on the 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, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all . Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
GFT’s Downtown Chicago office is seeking a Project Engineer with 6-10 years of design experience to join our growing office of roadway, bridge, aviation, transit and rail designers as a Project Engineer on Phase I and Phase II projects.
The person will be a member of our roadway group and will assist in various tasks including plan preparation, quantity calculations, geometric design, pavement marking/signing, drainage design, traffic studies, traffic signal design, public involvement, report writing, specifications, cost estimates and other related tasks. Candidates with a background in preliminary engineering or development of detailed plans and specifications are recommended. The individual may also be called on to work closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects. The engineer will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects in a unique and dynamic work environment.
The candidate will manage other engineers and technicians to achieve completion of various tasks, as directed by the team leader and project manager and will also complete certain tasks independently. Depending on experience level, the individual may bear responsibilities as a project manager or deputy project manager. OpenRoads Designer, Microstation, Geopak and MS Office and other design software will be used.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $130,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
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.
Location: Chicago or Schaumburg, 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.
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GFT is an AEC firm shaping the Infrastructure of Life: water, power, transportation, and buildings. Our team of experts design, construct, and engineer resilient, creative solutions that uplift communities across North America and beyond.
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