Resident Engineer - Roadway
About The Position
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’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (Connecticut preferred) or one of the following: NICET Level IV certification, 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 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
Responsibilities
- Provide Quality Assurance and technical guidance
- Review/Approve monthly pay estimates with Contractors
- Prepare/Review correspondence to and from the Contractors and owner
- Schedule and oversee testing agencies
- Oversee maintenance of project records
- Facilitate response to contractor Requests for Information
- Coordinate 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
- Assist Document Control staff with Contractor schedule compliance
- Prepare progress reports
- Prepare Substantial and Final Completion documents
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
