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Resident Engineer - Highway Transportation

GFT Infrastructure, Inc.
East Brunswick, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2026
What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction ServicesGroup in New Jersey! This role follows an onsite work model and presents an exciting opportunity to lead critical construction efforts on large-scale highway and transportation projects in New Jersey.

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 toexcellence,safety,innovation, andsustainability. 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 andquality standards.

What you'll be challenged to do:

As a Resident Engineer, you will oversee the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. If you're an experienced professional seeking an opportunity to grow with a team that values expertise and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Provide overall leadership and management for construction projects.
  • Maintain comprehensive construction project records.
  • Oversee interactions with clients and inspection staff on contract change orders, item payments, and material testing.
  • Conduct project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
  • Develop monthly progress reports.
Education | Experience:What you will bring to our firm:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License in New Jersey.
  • 15 years of experience in construction management.
  • Prior experience as an Assistant Resident Engineer or Resident Engineer.
  • Experience working with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority or NJDOT.
What we prefer you bring:
  • Experience with airport projects.
  • Certifications such as Rutgers TCC, NJSAT, ACI (preferred).
Compensation:

The salary range for this role is$150,000 - $200,000 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 GFT.

Location: New Jersey
Working Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-time

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