Senior Resident Engineer - Roadway

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior 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 Senior 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 15 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 $180,000 - $250,000 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

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