Senior Inspector

GFT; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Inspector to join our Construction Services team in Conneticuit. This onsite role leads roadway projects, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance on CTDOT standards.

You will document contractor performance, manage field data, and support monthly payment calculations. Responsibilities include daily inspections, QA/QC, reporting, coordinating with engineers and crews, and maintaining project records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with at least 4 years of field inspection experience.
• NICET III Highway Construction Inspection certification preferred with 6+ years in inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of contractor operations on roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Observe and document construction activities to verify compliance with contract plans and CTDOT requirements.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, field measurements, material records, and construction documentation.
• Perform inspections and oversee field testing.
• Verify construction quantities and prepare supporting documentation for monthly payment estimates.
• Review materials, installation methods, and workmanship for compliance with project specs.

Skills

Field Inspection

Contract Compliance

Reading Plans

Education

BS Civil Engineering

NICET Level III Highway Construction Inspection

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Inspector to join our Construction Services team in Conneticuit. 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 Senior Inspector, you will support field operations by reporting directly to construction sites to observe and document contractor performance, ensuring all work meets contract requirements. You’ll manage project documentation, calculate quantities for monthly payment estimates, and coordinate with project engineers, contractors, and inspection personnel to ensure construction activities comply with CTDOT standards and specifications. Your role will be critical in delivering high-impact transportation projects that improve mobility and infrastructure across Connecticut.

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

• Perform daily inspections of contractor operations on roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Observe and document construction activities to verify compliance with contract plans, specifications, and CTDOT requirements.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, field measurements, material records, and construction documentation.
• Perform inspections and oversee field testing.
• Verify construction quantities and prepare supporting documentation for monthly payment estimates.
• Review construction materials, installation methods, and workmanship for compliance with project specifications.
• Identify construction deficiencies and report issues to the Chief Inspector or Resident Engineer.
• Assist with the review of contractor schedules and monitor construction progress.
• Document field conditions and provide information to support construction change orders.
• Assist with the preparation of weekly and monthly project reports.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved traffic control plans, work zone safety requirements, and environmental permits.
• Coordinate with contractors and project personnel to address field issues and minimize disruptions to the public.
• Assist with the review and documentation of contractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Assist with preparing punch lists and documenting outstanding construction items.
• Utilize spreadsheets, databases, and CTDOT-approved construction documentation systems to support project management functions.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

One of the following qualification combinations:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of construction inspection experience, including 4 years of field inspection experience.
• Valid NICET Level III Highway Construction Inspection certification with a minimum of 6 years of construction inspection experience, including 4 years of field inspection experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience inspecting roadway, bridge, or transportation infrastructure construction projects.
• Prior experience with CTDOT projects preferred.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, inspection procedures, and testing requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ability to perform construction quantity calculations and engineering computations.
• Experience maintaining field inspection reports, construction records, and project documentation.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as project schedules require.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 30-hour safety training certification preferred, unless required by the project.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $150,000 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: Conneticuit

Working Hours: Construction Hours

Employment Status: Full-time