Resident Engineer - Roadway
What You Will Do
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.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
- Lead the oversight of complex infrastructure construction projects that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life.
- Manage inspection teams, coordinate with contractors, and ensure compliance with standards and contract documents.
- Oversee project documentation, schedule monitoring, testing, and stakeholder communication, while managing RFIs, pay estimates, and closeout activities to keep projects on track.
- Facilitate response to contractor Requests for Information.
- Cook up equipment and facility start-up activities.
- Conduct and/or facilitate construction meetings.
- Coordinate and manage inspectors and on-site personnel.
- Prepare/Review change order documents.
- Aid Document Control staff with Contractor schedule compliance.
- Prepare progress reports.
- Prepare Substantial and Final Completion documents.
Education | Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (Connecticut preferred) or NICET Level IV certification.
- 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 to support effective collaboration with contractors, owners, subconsultants, designers, and architects.
- 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.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $200,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured 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.
Company Overview
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
Company Values
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.