Roadway Construction Site Leader

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

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.