Technical Agreement Specialist

GFT is seeking a Technical Agreement Specialist to join our Roadway Team in Schaumburg, IL ! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the District 1 IDOT office in Schaumburg, IL. GFT's Transportation team 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 Schaumburg, IL office seeks a Technical Agreement Specialist to join our growing office of roadway, highway, structural, transit, rail, and intermodal designers and construction inspectors as an Agreement Specialist on Phase I and Phase II projects. The person will be a member of our highway division and will lead preparation and coordination of roadway agreements between the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Municipal and Agency partners as part of a Program Management role. The position is a full-time role (40 hours a week) with work in the IDOT District One office. Documents may include agreements, jurisdictional transfer document and letters of understanding. The successful candidates should have a background in preliminary engineering, plan development or construction engineering. The individual must be able to communicate verbally and written at a high level. The individual may also be called on to work closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects. The individual will need to work independently and lead project agreement and work with other Bureaus within the Department of Transportation. The candidate will work with engineers and other technicians to achieve completion of various tasks. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Lead coordination of various tasks including coordination of roadway plan drawings, quantities, and related costs for items of local participation, maintenance and jurisdiction. Provides direction to Project Engineers and Staff Engineers as to the general results expected. Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks. Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods and routinely represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work. Responsible for following IDOT agreement policy and communicating policy to IDOT staff and the public partners. Needs to understand and be able to read and interpret engineering design plans and specifications. Able to work in Microsoft computer environment. Manages workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services. What you will bring to our firm: Minimum 5 years of related, in-field experience, including work directly or as a consultant for IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways, or local counties and municipalities, and with Federally funded projects. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited university. E.I.T. Certification Candidates must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects. Previous experience on projects with railroad coordination and inspection of roadway/railroad work in the field is preferred. Previous highway, drainage, construction inspection, track, traffic signal, and/or lighting experience is preferred. Individuals will be expected to possess an Illinois Driver’s License What we prefer you bring to our firm: Professional Engineering license or similar experience is beneficial. Background in preliminary engineering, plan development or construction engineering. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $125,000. 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™ 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: Schaumburg, IL Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time 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. #LI-HYBRID #LI-KL1