Resident Engineer - Roadway

About the role

GFT is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer - Roadway to join our Construction Services team in Hartford, CT. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity to lead roadway-related transportation projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field. At GFT, we engineer the future by building it with a commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability, overseeing every construction phase to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance and technical guidance
• Review and approve monthly pay estimates with contractors
• Prepare and review correspondence to and from contractors and the owner
• Schedule and oversee testing agencies
• Oversee maintenance of project records
• Facilitate response to contractor requests for information (RFIs)
• Coordinate equipment and facility start‑up activities
• Conduct and/or facilitate construction meetings
• Coordinate and manage inspectors and on‑site personnel
• Prepare and review change order documents
• Assist document control staff with contractor schedule compliance
• Prepare progress reports
• Prepare substantial and final completion documents
• Manage inspection teams, coordinate with contractors, and ensure compliance with standards and contract documents
• Oversee project documentation, schedule monitoring, testing, and stakeholder communication
• Manage RFIs, pay estimates, and closeout activities to keep projects on track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Connecticut preferred) or NICET Level IV certification or meets ASCE Grade V
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant construction inspection and management experience, including oversight of roadway, highway, or bridge infrastructure projects
• Prior experience with CTDOT or other regional transportation agencies strongly preferred
• OSHA 30‑hour certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Working knowledge of Project Management Procedures (PMPs) and Project Management Guidelines (PMGs) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and construction schedules
• Physically able to work in the field, including navigating uneven terrain, climbing ladders, working at heights, and performing duties in a range of outdoor weather conditions
• Availability for occasional night and weekend work
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to project sites

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions

Pay

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $200,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Schedule

Location: Hartford, CT. Working hours: Construction hours. Employment status: Full-time.