Construction Materials Coordinator

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• 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.

Location: Chicago, IL

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time