Resident Engineer - Roadway

GFT; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

GFT is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer - Roadway to join our Construction Services team in Hartford, CT. This full-time, onsite role leads roadway projects, ensuring safety and quality in the field.

You will oversee inspection teams, coordinate with contractors, manage RFIs, pay estimates, and closeout activities, while maintaining project records and progress reporting. A PE license (CT preferred) and 8+ years in roadway/bridge projects are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Connecticut preferred).
• NICET Level IV certification.
• Meets ASCE Grade V.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant construction inspection and management experience, including oversight of roadway, highway, or bridge infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience with CTDOT or other regional transportation agencies strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of Project Management Procedures (PMPs) and Project Management Guidelines (PMGs) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support effective collaboration with contractors, owners, subconsultants, designers, and architects.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality Assurance and technical guidance.
• Review/Approve monthly pay estimates with Contractors.
• Prepare/Review correspondence to and from the Contractors and owner.
• Schedule and oversee testing agencies.
• Oversee maintenance of project records.
• Facilitate response to contractor RFIs.
• Coordinate equipment and facility start-up activities.
• Conduct and/or facilitate construction meetings.
• Coordinate and manage inspectors and on-site personnel.
• Prepare/Review change order documents.
• Assist Document Control staff with Contractor schedule compliance.
• Prepare progress reports and Substantial/Final Completion documents.

Skills

Strong communication

Reading engineering plans

Field readiness

Willing to work nights/weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Professional Engineer (PE) license (CT preferred)

NICET Level IV certification

ASCE Grade V certification

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer - Roadway to join our Construction Services team in Hartford, CT. 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 Resident Engineer, you’ll lead the oversight of complex infrastructure construction projects that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life. You’ll manage inspection teams, coordinate with contractors, and ensure compliance with standards and contract documents. Your work will improve roads, bridges, and transit systems, supporting emergency access and economic growth. You'll oversee project documentation, schedule monitoring, testing, and stakeholder communication, while managing RFIs, pay estimates, and closeout activities to keep projects on track.

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

• Provide Quality Assurance and technical guidance
• Review/Approve monthly pay estimates with Contractors
• Prepare/Review correspondence to and from the Contractors and owner
• Schedule and oversee testing agencies
• Oversee maintenance of project records
• Facilitate response to contractor Requests for Information
• Coordinate equipment and facility start-up activities
• Conduct and/or facilitate construction meetings
• Coordinate and manage inspectors and on-site personnel
• Prepare/Review change order documents
• Assist Document Control staff with Contractor schedule compliance
• Prepare progress reports Prepare Substantial and Final Completion documents
  

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Connecticut preferred) or one of the following:
• NICET Level IV certification
• Meets ASCE Grade V
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant construction inspection and management experience, including oversight of roadway, highway, or bridge infrastructure projects
• Prior experience with CTDOT or other regional transportation agencies strongly preferred
• OSHA 30-hour certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Working knowledge of Project Management Procedures (PMPs) and Project Management Guidelines (PMGs) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support effective collaboration with contractors, owners, subconsultants, designers, and architects
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and construction schedules
• Physically able to work in the field, including navigating uneven terrain, climbing ladders, working at heights, and performing duties in a range of outdoor weather conditions
• Availability for occasional night and weekend work
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to project sites

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $200,000 per year. 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.

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

Location: Hartford, CT

Working Hours: Construction hours

Employment Status: Full-time