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Resident Engineer, Cable Stay Structures

GANNETT FLEMING INC

NEW YORK, NYJob$180–290K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$180–290K/yr
Location
NEW YORK, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

OSHA 30 CertificationPTI CertificationACI CertificationRelevant Structural, Bridge, And Material CertificationsBachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

GFT seeks a Resident Engineer with long-span bridge experience, particularly with cable-stay structures, to lead a construction effort on a large-scale New Jersey bridge project. The role oversees complex infrastructure project delivery and includes leadership, project records, client and inspection-staff interactions, meetings, reporting, and payments. A Bachelor of Science in an engineering field and extensive construction inspection and management experience are requested.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction Inspection ProceduresConstruction ManagementOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationNJTA Project ProceduresNJTA SpecificationsNJTA Programs

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil, Structural, or Construction EngineeringResident Engineer Experience on Cable-Stay or Long-Span Bridges15+ Years Construction Inspection and Management ExperienceOSHA 30 CertificationPTI CertificationACI CertificationRelevant Structural, Bridge, and Material CertificationsNICET CertificationAMPP CertificationTCC CertificationNJSAT CertificationValid Driver's License

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

What You Will Do:GFT is seeking a Resident Engineer with long-span bridge experience, specifically with cable stay structures, to join our Construction Services Group in New Jersey. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a specific, critical construction effort on a large-scale bridge project for a leading transportation agency in New Jersey.***** Relocation costs and sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates *****At ,we'renot just engineering the future;we'rebuilding it with purpose. Our construction and program management services reflect our commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management teams help deliver projects that stay on schedule, within budget, and meethigh standardsfor safety and quality. Whatyou'llbe challenged to do:As a Resident Engineer, you will oversee the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. Ifyou'rean experienced professional seeking an opportunity to grow with a team that valuesexpertiseand innovation,we'dlove to hear from you.In this capacity, the successful candidate willbe responsible forthe 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 and monthly payments.Education | Experience:What you will bring to our firm: * Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering. * Prior experience as a Resident Engineer on Cable Stay or other Long Span Bridges. * Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in construction inspection procedures and management. * OSHA 30, Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI), ACI and other Relevant Structural, Bridge, and Material Certifications. * NICET, AMPP, TCC, NJSAT certifications arepreferred. * Experience with NJTA Projects, Inspection Procedures, Specifications, and Programs is preferred * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel to project site. What we prefer you bring: * New Jersey PE License preferred....or ability to obtain through reciprocityCompensation: The salary range for this role is $180,000 - $290,000 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 LivesGFT 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,

How this job compares

Set against the 3,112 open Construction Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$180–290K/yr
  • New York median$117–153K/yr113 salary ranges
  • US median$125–195K/yr1,563 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $235K, is 77% above the New York median midpoint ($133K) — in the top quarter of Construction Management salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 203 open Construction Management jobs in New York and 3,112 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 15 years of experience — more than three in four Construction Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 8 years, across 2,450 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 863 of the 3,112 open Construction Management jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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