Resident Engineer - Roadway

GFT • Hartford, CT

22d • $140,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

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 . What you’ll be challenged to do: As a Resident Engineer , you’ll lead the oversight of complex infrastructure construction projects that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life. You’ll manage inspection teams, coordinate with contractors, and ensure compliance with standards and contract documents. Your work will improve roads, bridges, and transit systems, supporting emergency access and economic growth. You'll oversee project documentation, schedule monitoring, testing, and stakeholder communication, while managing RFIs, pay estimates, and closeout activities to keep projects on track. In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

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 10 years of relevant construction inspection and management experience, including oversight of roadway, highway, or bridge infrastructure projects
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with CTDOT or other regional transportation agencies strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of Project Management Procedures (PMPs) and Project Management Guidelines (PMGs) preferred

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level