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Pittsburgh, PA · HybridFull-time$115–130K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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GFT seeks a Construction Manager for medium- to large-scale water and wastewater projects in Western Pennsylvania. The role manages on-site contract administration, project controls, contractor compliance, staff, client and agency coordination, construction reviews, reporting, and cost estimating. Candidates must have similar prior experience on significant water or wastewater projects; a bachelor's degree is preferred. The position is hybrid and full-time.
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What You Will Do: GFT is seeking Construction Manager to join our Construction Services team for medium to large scale Water / Wastewater related projects throughout in the Western Pennsylvania area 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 toexcellence,safety,innovation, andsustainability. 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 andquality standards. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 1. Interface with Construction Management Project on all facets of assigned projects 2. Responsible for overall on-site contract management, administration, project controls, and coordination on mid to large-size projects of a diverse and complex nature 3. Monitor and enforce contractor compliance with plans and specifications 4. Supervise and mentor assigned on-site construction administration and inspection staff 5. Assist in the timely review and response to requests-for-information, clarifications, and interpretations of the contract documents 6. Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with the client, contractor, and regulatory agencies 7. Coordinate and expedite the review of construction submittals / shop drawings 8. Attend periodic progress / coordination meetings and prepare meeting minutes 9. Review and/or prepare requests for payment 10. Review daily reports, quantity calculations, and other reports 11. Review and evaluate change management requests 12. Prepare monthly project progress reports 13. Perform construction cost estimating, Biddability & constructability and value engineering reviews 14. Assist with business development activities, including client visitation and proposal writing. Education | Experience: What you will bring to our firm: 1. Must have similar prior experience as a Construction Manager for significant water / wastewater conveyance, pumpstation and treatment facility projects to be considered for position 2. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent is preferred 3. Certified Construction Manager (CCM through CMAA), or ability to obtain CCM Certification 4. 5-8 years of related, relevant experience in various aspects of construction management 5. Possess general knowledge of all disciplines of construction 6. Understand the major deliverable terms of the engineering and construction contracts and manage projects accordingly 7. Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. is required 8. Experience with other computer software (Procore, Expedition / Contract Manager, P3 or P6, Timberline, etc.) is preferred 9. Strong verbal and written communication skills 10. Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications 11. Must possess a valid driver's license 12. Travel and overtime work will be required Compensation: The salary range for this role is $115,000- $130,000. 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 elig ble 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. GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. Location: Pittsburgh, PA Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including veterans and disability status.
How this job compares
Set against the 4,254 open Construction Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$115–130K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$111–172K/yr51 salary ranges
- US median$110–168K/yr2,273 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $123K, is 14% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($143K) — in the middle half of Construction Manager salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 124 open Construction Manager jobs in Pennsylvania and 4,254 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Construction Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (3,603 postings).
- Education
- 1,809 of the 4,254 open Construction Manager jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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