Resident Engineer, Cable Stay Structures
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Resident Engineer with long-span bridge experience, specifically with cable stay structures, to join its Construction Services Group in New Jersey. The role leads a critical construction effort on a large-scale bridge project for a New Jersey transportation agency. The Resident Engineer oversees delivery of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. The position provides overall project leadership and management, maintains construction records, coordinates with clients and inspection staff on contract changes, payments, and material testing, conducts project meetings, and prepares meeting minutes, monthly progress reports, and monthly payments.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering.
- Prior experience as a Resident Engineer on cable-stay or other long-span bridges.
- 15–20 years of experience in construction inspection procedures and management.
- OSHA 30, Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI), ACI, and other relevant structural, bridge, and material certifications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel to the project site.
Nice To Haves
- NICET, AMPP, TCC, and NJSAT certifications.
- Experience with NJTA projects, inspection procedures, specifications, and programs.
- New Jersey PE license, or ability to obtain one through reciprocity.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and management for construction projects.
- Maintain comprehensive construction project records.
- Oversee interactions with clients and inspection staff on contract change orders, item payments, and material testing.
- Conduct project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
- Develop monthly progress reports and monthly payments.
- Oversee successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
Benefits
- Relocation costs and sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.
- 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.
- 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
