Inspector - Roadway

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT seeks a Roadway Inspector to join our Construction Services team in New York, NY. This full-time, onsite role leads roadway transportation projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence in the field.

The candidate will observe contractor performance, document progress, and prepare weekly and monthly reports while coordinating with field staff and the client. A background in NYSDOT projects is preferred and OSHA 30 training is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of transportation construction inspection experience.
• Willing to work nights.
• Valid driver’s license and OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Exposure to NYSDOT, NYSTA, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, or Metro-North Railroad projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily observation of roadway and bridge construction operations.
• Coordinate with client and project team; prepare and review reports.
• Track project documentation and monthly payment estimates.
• Log submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings; coordinate responses with designers.
• Support site safety, permit compliance, and quality requirements.

Skills

Experience in inspection

Night shift

Driver's license

OSHA 30

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or equivalent

NICET II Certification

Chief Engineer on NYSDOT projects

NICET Equivalency Form

Job description

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 toexcellence,safety,innovation, andsustainability. 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 andquality 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.

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 relevantexperience
  • 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.

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, CTWorking Hours: Construction HoursEmployment Status: Full-timeSalary Range: $100,000 - $117,000; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.