Senior Inspector Job Meriden area,Connecticut USA,Construction

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.

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…