Gannett Fleming
Provides engineering, architecture, and consulting services for infrastructure and built environments.
Resident Engineer - Roadway
Lead onsite oversight of roadway construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Resident Engineer you will oversee complex infrastructure construction projects that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life. Responsibilities include managing inspection teams, coordinating with contractors, ensuring compliance with standards and contract documents, and handling project documentation, schedule monitoring, testing, stakeholder communication, RFIs, pay estimates, and close‑out activities. • Provide Quality Assurance and technical guidance • Review and approve monthly pay estimates with contractors • Prepare and review correspondence to and from contractors and owner • Schedule and oversee testing agencies • Oversee maintenance of project records • Facilitate responses to contractor Requests for Information • Coordinate equipment and facility start‑up activities • Conduct and facilitate construction meetings • Coordinate and manage inspectors and on‑site personnel • Prepare and review change order documents • Assist Document Control staff with contractor schedule compliance • Prepare progress reports • Prepare Substantial and Final Completion documents
Key Responsibilities
- ▸quality assurance
- ▸pay estimates
- ▸testing coordination
- ▸inspection management
- ▸change orders
- ▸project closeout
What You Bring
GFT is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer – Roadway to join its Construction Services team in Hartford, CT. This full‑time, on‑site role will lead roadway‑related transportation projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field. • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline • Professional Engineer (PE) license (Connecticut preferred) or NICET Level IV certification or ASCE Grade V • Minimum 8 years of construction inspection and management experience on roadway, highway, or bridge projects • Prior experience with CTDOT or other regional transportation agencies preferred • OSHA 30‑hour certification or ability to obtain within 3 months • Working knowledge of Project Management Procedures (PMPs) and Project Management Guidelines (PMGs) preferred • Strong written and verbal communication skills for 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, navigate uneven terrain, climb ladders, work at heights, and perform duties in various outdoor weather conditions • Availability for occasional night and weekend work • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to project sites
Requirements
- ▸pe license
- ▸nicet iv
- ▸8+ years
- ▸osha 30
- ▸pm guidelines
- ▸communication
Benefits
The position offers a salary range of $140,000 – $200,000 per year, dependent on experience and geographic location. • Comprehensive benefits package: 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 • Professional development support: training programs and participation in professional organizations • Incentive compensation for eligible positions
Work Environment
Field