Is GFT a good company to work for?

GFT has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 466 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 76% of employees would recommend working at GFT to a friend and 65% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about GFT have been left by employees working as Intern , Project Manager and Project Engineer .

Does GFT pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GFT employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GFT. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GFT?

76% of GFT employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GFT 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GFT?

Engineer (19) , Project Manager (19) , Intern (14) , Project Engineer (10) , Civil Engineer (8) , Construction Manager (8) , Environmental Scientist (7) , Inspector (6) , Civil Designer (5) , Engineering Intern (5) , Geotechnical Engineer (5) , Business Analyst (4) , Construction Inspector (4) , Designer (4) , Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at GFT according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with and exciting projects." ((in 35 reviews)); "The pay is great as a young professional." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good work life balance all around" ((in 22 reviews)); "The benefits are excellent and affordable." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at GFT according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management offering little guidance." ((in 13 reviews)); "Lack of leadership with substance, disconnection between Upper Management and the Mid" ((in 7 reviews)); "And my direct manager only spoke to me when it was about a specific project (or to point out something that was done incorrectly)." ((in 6 reviews)); "Average bonuses and not good with promotions." ((in 6 reviews)); "No comprehensive training program for incoming drafters who are new to the field" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about GFT layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about GFT layoffs and their outlook for job security at GFT in 2026.

What are the top reviewed GFT locations?

Camp Hill , New York , Baltimore , Raleigh , Philadelphia , Pittsburgh , Harrisburg , Miami , Los Angeles , Valley Forge , Fairfax , Piscataway , Marlton , Kansas City , Washington , Roseville , San Francisco , Denver , Chicago , Fort Worth , Columbus , Mechanicsburg , Suffolk , Woodbury , Wilmington , Long Beach , Seattle , Audubon , Owings Mills , Jacksonville

GFT reviews

4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(79 total reviews)

Mike Orth

97% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

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Reviews by job title

79 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Jul 31, 2025

Solid Work, Kind Group

Urban planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- welcoming and kind staff - flexible schedule - competitive pay

Cons

- benefits lacked - many changes as a result of being owned by private equity

2.0

Jul 15, 2025

Nope

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule. Nice people, fairly decent benefits but that's about it.

Cons

Low pay for amount of work you do. Overworked, the company is too cheap to hire more staff, so you end up with double the work and stressed. Poorly managed divisions and managers that lack skill and training to manage effectively. The company is run by a private investment company that is cheap. No bonuses, no incentives, no recognition. The company is not competitive at all. Barely any holidays. No growth and career advancement. High turn-over, it was a revolving door at times. The company has a huge retention problem. There were constant reorganizations and mergers every year. Many of the offices had a bad reputation for being an old boys club and this was well known throughout the company. Not the best treatment of employees. Boring work. Six months in the job, I knew I would not be staying so what does that tell you? Nah, stay away, there are far better companies that will offer you more. Glad to have moved on and lucky to have been offered an incredible new job with an amazing company. Do not miss working at GFT.

GFT Response

1y

We're sorry to hear that you felt overworked and that your compensation was unfair. We're committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for our employees, and we regularly review our compensation policies to ensure that our employees receive competitive salaries and benefits. We'll review our policies and procedures to ensure that we're providing our employees with the support they need. We appreciate your feedback and will consider it as we continue to improve.

3.0

Apr 29, 2025

Toxic Culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

salary, benefits, hybrid work environment, wide range of projects

Cons

Poor management, bullying, leaders play favorites, high turnover rates, and an overall stressful environment. Many are overworked and under appreciated. Managers are largely unavailable and do not care about helping employees grow in their careers.

GFT Response

1y

Thank you, we appreciate all feedback as it helps us grow and improve. Providing a positive and open work environment is important to us, and we did not hit the mark for you. If possible, we would like to learn more about your concerns so that we can address them. Please consider contacting Tracy Heyman, director, employee relations, at 717.886.5694 or theyman@gftinc.com. Thank you for sharing feedback so we can provide a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and are free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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