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Sr. Construction Manager

GFT
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Construction Manager position at GFT?

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join our Construction Services Team in Fairfax! (Relocation is offered as this is a multi-year project)

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.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Provide pre-bid services such as reviewofbid documents, constructability reviews,andcostestimates.
  • Assistance during the bidding phase.
  • Processshop drawings and other contractors’ deliverables.
  • Assistance in theconstruction change management to includenegotiationsandpreparationofchange orders.
  • Resident engineering and inspection services.
  • Construction schedule review and analysis.
  • Quality assurance.
  • Material testing.
  • Maintenance of project files.
  • Participation in value engineeringstudiesand support with Envision process.
  • Claims avoidance, analysis and resolution.
  • Utilityservicescoordinationduring construction.
  • Manage/coordinate the impact of construction on plant’s operation.
  • Commissioningservicesto include SCADA services, startup
  • Project closeoutand post-construction services
  • Other servicesrelated tothe completionof construction and operation of the facility.
  • Other professional services as requested by the County
  • Construction management field office support–officerental, maintenance
  • Assistance with alternative delivery methods
  • Support County safety personnel to ensuresafety compliance by implementing and monitoringhealth, safety, and environmental plans, conducting site safety audits, and coordinating withcontractors to mitigate hazards.
  • Permitting support and coordination

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

  • A minimum of 20 years demonstrated experience in project management, construction management, business, or related field managing large projects.
  • Experience in Wastewater Treatment Plant CM or Construction
  • PE mandatory

What We Prefer You Bring

  • CCM preferred
  • Program Management experience preferred

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $225,000 - $260,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

  • 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.

Location: Fairfax

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.

Salary : $225,000 - $260,000

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