Is GFT a good company to work for?

GFT has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 459 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 to work with and exciting projects." ((in 37 reviews)); "Good pay" ((in 26 reviews)); "Good work life balance all around" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 17 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 17 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 10 reviews)); "No bonus." ((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

3.0

Jun 2, 2023

Was a great place to work until they sold it

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

ERGs are an AWESOME resource. They have (who knows for how much longer) a director of DEI. Paid average.

Cons

Combined PTO/Sick Leave was less then ideal. Shareholders sold out to a private equity firm December 2022. After the takeover, we were initially told (January/February/March 2023) nothing would change and business as usual. Then in March/April/May, we were told we needed to be 70% billable, which is hard when you have no control over your work. Then finally things fell apart I guess half way through the year (June 2023) when they laid off 100 people.

GFT Response

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We take all input received by our current and former employees seriously. Our vision, mission, and values remain the same and will continue to be the basis on which we operate. Our culture stems from an environment of mutual respect and collaboration where we focus on helping our employees grow and deepen their expertise in their chosen fields and the outstanding services we provide to our clients. The former Gannett Fleming shareholders did what was in the best interest of the entire company for its future growth and ability to continuously make a positive impact in our communities and our world. Admittedly, we sometimes must make difficult decisions to address the forces of change impacting our world and industry. Thank you for your input.

4.0

Apr 9, 2018

Project Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture that promotes teamwork, respected industry leader nationally, demonstrates ethical business practices. CEO has an engaging and inspiring leadership style. Positive vision on prospects for growth and expansion.

Cons

Leadership is not inclusive, very few women and people of color in key roles, though steps are being taken to improve. Conservative mindset does not always look to include next generation of leadership in decision making process.

3.0

Jun 23, 2016

Employment

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working-level staff was great to work with

Cons

Senior-level management was not very forthcoming, including unfulfilled promises of promotion/advancement.

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