Chief Inspector - Roadway

About the Role

What you’ll be challenged to do: As a Chief Inspector, you will lead 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 regularly engage with clients. Your leadership will be critical in delivering high‑impact transportation projects that improve mobility and infrastructure across Long Island. • Manage daily observation of contractor operations for roadway/bridge construction projects. • Serve as the field point of contact for the client and all project stakeholders. • Supervise and coordinate an assigned field office, including inspectors, community liaisons, and office engineers. • Review and verify construction schedules, including baseline and updates, in coordination with the client. • Perform inspections and oversee field testing. • Assist in the preparation and negotiation of construction change orders. • Prepare weekly and monthly project reports. • Review payment vouchers, manning reports, payroll certifications, and other labor documentation from the contractor. • Chair project progress meetings and distribute meeting minutes. • Ensure site safety, permit compliance, and coordination with adjacent projects. • Monitor contractor compliance with safety, health plans, and quality assurance requirements. • Work with the contractor to minimize disruptions to the public. • Log and coordinate with designers to respond to contractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings. • Prepare punch lists with the owner upon project completion. • Solve complex challenges relating to project schedules and budgets. • Oversee project personnel, timesheets, leave, and general team management. • Conduct cost‑to‑complete analyses. • Utilize spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling software to support project management functions.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸field inspection
• ▸schedule review
• ▸field testing
• ▸change orders
• ▸project reporting
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

GFT is seeking an experienced Chief Inspector to join our Construction Services team in Connecticut. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity to lead roadway related transportation projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field. • Hold PE, CCM, or EIT certification. • Possess a valid NICET Level IV certification. • Minimum five years of general transportation construction experience. • At least four years of field inspection experience. • Minimum two years of supervisory experience. • Demonstrated experience performing Chief Inspector duties on NYSDOT or ConDOT projects. • Considerable knowledge of highway, bridge, rail, or facilities construction practices and procedures. • Ability to prepare correspondence, reports, and recommendations related to construction issues. • Proven ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams. • Demonstrated supervisory ability in a construction or inspection environment. • Ability to establish, organize, and maintain accurate project records. • Willingness to work nights. • Prior experience with ConDOT (preferred). • Working knowledge of Project Management Procedures and Guidelines (preferred). • Valid driver’s license. • OSHA 30‑hour safety training certification.

Requirements

• ▸pe
• ▸nicet iv
• ▸5+ years
• ▸field inspection
• ▸supervisory
• ▸osha 30

Benefits

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $130,000 – $200,000, depending on experience and geographic location. Featured benefits include a comprehensive package with medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance; a tax‑deferred 401(k) plan; competitive PTO accrual; tuition reimbursement; professional development support; and incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Work Environment

Field