Is GFT a good company to work for?

GFT has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 460 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at GFT to a friend and 69% 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 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GFT?

80% 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, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GFT?

Engineer (19) , Project Manager (17) , 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 and atmosphere." ((in 35 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 24 reviews)); "Good work life balance all around" ((in 23 reviews)); "The pay is great as a young professional." ((in 22 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"bad management, one man show" ((in 13 reviews)); "The salary is low and no bonus" ((in 8 reviews)); "Average bonuses and not good with promotions." ((in 7 reviews)); "Lack of leadership with substance, disconnection between Upper Management and the Mid" ((in 7 reviews)); "No comprehensive training program for incoming drafters who are new to the field" ((in 5 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 , Denver , Chicago , Fort Worth , Columbus , Roseville , San Francisco , Suffolk , Woodbury , Wilmington , Long Beach , Seattle , Mechanicsburg , Audubon , Owings Mills , Jacksonville

GFT reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(411 total reviews)

Mike Orth

100% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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GFT has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 411 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GFT employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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411 reviews

2.0

Nov 20, 2023

Poor Management

Proposal coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I had some good colleagues.

Cons

Poor management offering little guidance.

2.0

Nov 17, 2023

Directionless

Civil engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Started off great, the new owners are driving growth. The leadership need the growth to fund their buyout.

Cons

Not sure the new owners understand the market they have bought into

GFT Response

2y

As you pointed out, Gannett Fleming is on a growth trajectory – not for growth’s sake, but to provide the best services to our clients and improve the communities in which we live and work. Thank you for your feedback, which points out some of these growing pains and gives us ideas for improvement.

4.0

Nov 13, 2023

Great Place to Be

Environmental scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team and mentoring opportunities Brand new office in upscale neighborhood of Owings Mills with many walkable restaurants

Cons

Internal communication is still developing but is definitely improving

GFT Response

2y

Thank you for your positive review! We're glad you're a part of the Gannett Fleming team. And yes communication is an area that we are committed to improving. Appreciate you feedback and grace.

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