Inspector - Roadway

Gannett Fleming; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Roadway Inspector to join our Construction Services team in New York, NY. This full‑time, onsite role leads roadway projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field.

You will observe contractor performance, track documentation, and assist with reports to support timely, compliant project delivery. Requirements include a BS in Civil Engineering or NICET II, 1+ years of inspection experience, a valid driver's license, and OSHA 30-hour safety training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or NICET II certification or equivalent experience in transportation construction inspection.
• 1+ years of transportation construction inspection experience.
• Willing to work nights and travel as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and OSHA 30-hour safety training required.
• Experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, or Metro‑North Railroad projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document contractor performance on roadway/bridge construction.
• Track project documentation and calculate quantities for monthly payments.
• Coordinate with client and project team, and assist with reports and change orders.
• Review schedules, safety, quality, and adherence to contract requirements.
• Support site safety, permit compliance, and public impact mitigation.

Skills

Willing to work nights

Valid driver's license

OSHA 30-hour safety training

NYSDOT/NYSTA/MTA experience

PMPs/PMGs knowledge

Education

Bachelor's (BS) in Civil Engineering or equivalent

NICET II Certification

Chief Engineer on NYSDOT projects

NICET Equivalency Form

1+ years transportation construction inspection experience

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:

• Support daily observation of contractor operations on roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Assist as a field contact for the client and project team.
• Coordinate with field staff, including inspectors, community liaisons, and office engineers.
• Review construction schedules, including baseline schedules and updates, with guidance from senior staff and the client.
• Perform field inspections and assist with construction testing activities.
• Support the preparation and review of construction change orders.
• Assist with preparing weekly and monthly project reports.
• Review payment vouchers, manning reports, payroll certifications, and other labor documentation from the contractor.
• Record project progress meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Support site safety efforts, permit compliance, and coordination with adjacent projects.
• Observe and report on contractor compliance with safety, health, and quality requirements.
• Assist the contractor and project team in reducing impacts on the public during construction.
• Log contractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings, and coordinate responses with designers.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including preparing punch lists with the owner.
• Support the project team in resolving schedule and budget challenges.
• Track project personnel information, including timesheets and leave records, as needed.
• Assist with cost‑to‑complete analyses.
• Use spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling software to support project management activities.

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)
• 1+ 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

Compensation:

The range for this position is salary range is $70,000 - $80,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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.

Location: Rocky Hill, CT

Working Hours: Construction Hours

Employment Status: Full-time