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About the Role

GFT is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer - Roadway to join our Construction Services team in New York. This role involves leading roadway-related transportation projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field. The position supports the oversight of complex infrastructure construction projects that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life by assisting with coordinating inspection teams, working with contractors, and ensuring compliance with standards and contract documents.

Responsibilities

Provide quality assurance support and technical guidance to inspection staff
Assist with the review of monthly pay estimates submitted by contractors
Prepare and review correspondence between contractors, clients, and project stakeholders
Coordinate and oversee testing agencies and field testing activities
Assist with maintaining accurate project records and documentation
Facilitate responses to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs)
Coordinate equipment and facility start-up activities
Conduct and/or assist with construction meetings
Support coordination of inspectors and on-site personnel
Prepare and review change order documentation
Assist Document Control staff with contractor schedule compliance tracking
Prepare progress reports and assist with Substantial and Final Completion documentation

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license (New York preferred) or NICET Level IV certification or meets ASCE Grade V
Minimum of 8 years of relevant construction inspection and management including oversight of roadway/highway/bridge infrastructure projects
Prior experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, or Metro-North Railroad projects
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 for effective collaboration with contractors, owners, subconsultants, designers, and architects
Proficient 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 various outdoor weather conditions
Availability for occasional night and weekend work
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to various sites

Skills

Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Roadway/highway/bridge infrastructure project oversight
NYSDOT project experience
NYSTA project experience
MTA Bridges and Tunnels project experience
Metro-North Railroad project experience
OSHA 30-hour
Project Management Procedures (PMPs)
Project Management Guidelines (PMGs)
Written communication
Verbal communication
Reading engineering plans
Interpreting specifications
Interpreting construction schedules

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite
Nightshift

Experience Level

Minimum of 8 years of relevant construction inspection and management

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license (New York preferred)
NICET Level IV certification
ASCE Grade V

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $140,000 per year

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

About the Company

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™

Equal Opportunity

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.