Is GFT a good company to work for?

GFT has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 461 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 (18) , 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 39 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good work life balance all around" ((in 22 reviews)); "The pay is great as a young professional." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Poor management offering little guidance." ((in 15 reviews)); "Salary is not competitive" ((in 9 reviews)); "The salary is low and no bonus" ((in 8 reviews)); "Lack of leadership with substance, disconnection between Upper Management and the Mid" ((in 6 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))

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

(412 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 412 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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412 reviews

2.0

Mar 9, 2021

Toxic environment

Environmental planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None. The office environment was awful and everyone was extremely passive aggressive.

Cons

Bullying, toxic, overloads its staff

GFT Response

5y

We place a great deal of emphasis on respectful communication at levels of this organization. Our most senior leadership and Human Resources department takes workplace bullying and toxicity very seriously. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We regret that this was your experience during your time with Gannett Fleming. There will be action to further explore the issues you raise in our Toronto office.

5.0

Feb 28, 2021

Work

Bridge engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can freely move around within the company.

Cons

Traveling for work can be lengthy

2.0

Feb 24, 2021

Good Company Bad Management

Marketing proposal manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation, excluding benefits Nice office locations strategically placed to benefit clients

Cons

No room for advancement particularly in Business Development; Hierarchal old boys club mentality all the way to the top; Dated and antiquated processes if any at all, particularly in marketing, business development and communications; Inept leadership in business development; Shut up and do attitude from management with no room for your input even with experience; Lack of leadership from BD management; Biased, one-sided and discriminatory employment practices sometimes bordering illegal employment practices throughout the entire organization; Several complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Board in the State of California Expensive Benefits

GFT Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It's always our goal to make our employees feel valued and respected for the high quality of work they deliver every day for our clients. We are happy to hear that you appreciate Gannett Fleming's strategic office locations and our competitive compensation practices. Employee growth and development is a key focus for our firm, and we strive to provide an environment where each employee is treated fairly and given equal opportunity. Through our award-winning employee resource groups and required learning courses like unconscious bias training, Gannett Fleming is committed to building an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage any employee who feels they have been subjected to bias to reach out to their manager, Gannett Fleming's employee relations manager, and/or make an anonymous EthicsPoint report.

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