What You Will Do

GFT is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Resiliency Coordinator to join our team. In this role, Successful candidates will have strong critical thinking skills, superior communication skills and the desire to expand and learn in areas that include climate resiliency, vulnerability assessment, disaster risk mitigation, emergency preparedness and response, asset management and social impact.

Working on the roadway 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 roadway projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

You’ll contribute to resiliency and sustainability initiatives by supporting the organization, tracking, and delivery of efforts across multiple business lines. Your work will include performing risk and resilience assessments, analyzing data, preparing technical communications and reports, and supporting the development of training materials and external communications. You’ll collaborate across teams to implement solutions related to climate resiliency, emergency preparedness, and social impact, while also exploring innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence in the resiliency space.

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

Support the organization and tracking of resiliency efforts across the various business lines within the entire firm.
Support the coordination and delivery of resiliency assessment efforts.
Coordinate and participate in field investigations as needed to conduct risk and resilience assessments.
Coordinate efforts from various groups within the firm to deliver resiliency solutions.
Develop resiliency communication strategy/curriculum to train staff and clients.
Support external communications efforts such as industry conferences, presentations, and project deliverables.
Support distribution of resiliency practice resources to internal and external partners.
Support social media strategy and implementation for resiliency and sustainability visibility.
Perform technical communications review of project deliverables, marketing, and business development products to achieve consistent messaging and technical correctness.
Support research and explore artificial intelligence application potentials in the implementation of resiliency work.
Perform data analysis and technical reports related to risk and resilience efforts.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields such as Environmental Studies, Communications, Civil Engineering, Planning and Business
One year of work or intern experience (can be cumulative)
Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft PowerPoint
Interest and knowledge in the use of Artificial Intelligence tools for communications and data gathering.
Strong people and collaboration skills
Excellent verbal, written, graphics communications/presentation skills.

What We Prefer You Bring

Passion for sustainability, embraces climate urgency, and value unity.
Experience in developing communications products that explains complex and nuanced issues effectively.
Experience in developing communications products to a wide range of audiences
Knowledge of business/corporate/enterprise drivers in sustainability and resiliency issues
Passion for community leadership
Knowledge, interest, and experience with social media communication strategy

Compensation

The range for this position is salary range is $64,000 – $92,000 per year. 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™

GFT 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, Virginia or Berkeley, California

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $64,000 – $92,000 per year; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

2025-12119

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