Inspector - Roadway

GFT; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive pay

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Roadway Inspector to join our Construction Services team in New York, NY. This full-time, onsite role will lead roadway and bridge projects, ensure safety and quality, and manage field documentation and reporting.

The candidate will coordinate with field staff and client contacts, review schedules, and support safety and quality programs across projects in the region. Transportation inspection experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (BS) in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid NICET II Certification.
• Demonstrated past experience as a Chief Engineer on NYSDOT projects.
• Completion of the NICET Equivalency Form (typically used for recently retired NYSDOT Engineer-In-Charge personnel)

Responsibilities

• Perform daily observation of contractor operations for roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Serve as a field contact for the client and project team.
• Coordinate with field staff such as inspectors, community liaisons, and office engineers.
• Review construction schedules, including baseline and updates, with guidance from the client.
• Complete inspections and support field testing activities.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing construction change orders.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports.
• Review payment vouchers, manning reports, payroll certifications, and other labor documentation from the contractor.
• Record project progress meetings and issue meeting minutes.
• Support site safety efforts, permit compliance, and coordination with adjacent projects.
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety and health plans and quality requirements. Work with the contractor to reduce impacts on the public.
• Log contractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings, and coordinate responses with designers.
• Help prepare punch lists with the owner at project closeout.
• Support the resolution of challenges related to project schedules and budgets.
• Track project personnel information such as timesheets and leave as needed.
• Assist with cost-to-complete analyses.
• Use spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling software to support project management tasks.

Skills

Transportation construction inspection

Project management familiarity

Valid driver’s license

OSHA 30-hour training

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Valid NICET II Certification

NYSDOT Chief Engineer experience

NICET Equivalency Form

Tools

PM Procedures (PMPs)

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Roadway Inspector to join our Construction Services team in New York, NY. 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 an Inspector, you will support field operations by visiting construction sites to observe and document contractor performance and verify that work follows contract requirements. You will track project documentation, calculate quantities for monthly payment estimates, and communicate with clients as needed. Your work will help deliver transportation projects that support mobility and infrastructure.

In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Perform daily observation of contractor operations for roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Serve as a field contact for the client and project team.
• Coordinate with field staff such as inspectors, community liaisons, and office engineers.
• Review construction schedules, including baseline and updates, with guidance from the client.
• Complete inspections and support field testing activities.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing construction change orders.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports.
• Review payment vouchers, manning reports, payroll certifications, and other labor documentation from the contractor.
• Record project progress meetings and issue meeting minutes.
• Support site safety efforts, permit compliance, and coordination with adjacent projects.
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety and health plans and quality requirements.Work with the contractor to reduce impacts on the public.
• Log contractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings, and coordinate responses with designers.
• Help prepare punch lists with the owner at project closeout.
• Support the resolution of challenges related to project schedules and budgets.
• Track project personnel information such as timesheets and leave as needed.
• Assist with cost-to-complete analyses.
• Use spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling software to support project management tasks.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor’s (BS) in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Valid NICET II 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
• 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
• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA 30-hour safety training certification

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.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Rocky Hill, CT

Working Hours: Construction Hours

Employment Status: Full-time

Salary Range: $100,000 - $117,000; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.