Senior Inspector III

GFT • New York, NY

3d • $110,000 - $166,000 • Onsite

About The Position

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Inspector to join our Construction Services team in New York. 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 Senior Field Engineer , you will lead field operations by reporting directly to construction sites to observe and document contractor performance, ensuring all work meets contract requirements. You’ll manage project documentation, calculate quantities for monthly payment estimates, and regularly engage with clients. Your leadership will be critical in delivering high impact transportation projects that improve mobility and infrastructure across Long Island.

Requirements

• One of the following:
• Bachelor’s (BS) in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Valid NICET III Certification
• Demonstrated past experience as a Chief Engineer on NYSDOT projects
• Or qualifying relevant experience
• Completion of the NICET Equivalency Form (typically used for recently retired NYSDOT Engineer-In-Charge personnel)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation construction inspection
• Willing to work nights
• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA 30-hour safety training certification

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, or Metro-North Railroad projects
• Working knowledge of Project Management Procedures (PMPs) and Project Management Guidelines (PMGs) preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily observation of contractor operations for a roadway/bridge construction projects.
• Serve as the field point of contact for the client and all project stakeholders.
• Supervise and coordinate an assigned field office, including inspectors, community liaisons, and office engineers.
• Conduct reviews and verifications of construction schedules, including baseline and updates, in coordination with the client.
• Perform inspections and oversee field testing.
• Assist in the preparation and negotiation of construction change orders.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports.
• Review payment vouchers, manning reports, payroll certifications, and other labor documentation from the contractor.
• Chair project progress meetings and distribute meeting minutes.
• Ensure site safety, permit compliance, and coordination with adjacent projects.
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety and health plans as well as quality assurance requirements.
• Work with the contractor to minimize disruptions to the public.
• Log and coordinate with designers to respond to contractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Prepare punch lists with the owner upon project completion.
• Solve complex challenges relating to project schedules and budgets.
• Oversee project personnel, timesheets, leave, and general team management.
• Conduct cost-to-complete analyses.
• Utilize spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling software to support project management functions.

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: Senior