HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announces James "Jim" Fallon will be the next CTDOT Chief Engineer and Bureau Chief of Engineering and Construction. Fallon, who first began his career at CTDOT in 1994, most recently served as the agency’s Assistant Chief Engineer.
Fallon will be responsible for overseeing billions of dollars of capital projects throughout the state, with investments and improvements planned for roads and bridges, transit stations, bicyclist and pedestrian facilities through a Complete Streets Design Directive, and more. He will oversee a bureau of nearly 1,200 employees.
“Throughout his career, Jim has dedicated himself to the CTDOT in service to the people of Connecticut. As we continue delivering historic investments throughout our state, Jim’s leadership and experience will help us improve safety and mobility for everyone,” Eucalitto said. “Jim’s knowledge and vision will be critical as we continue transforming the state’s infrastructure for future generations.”
Fallon will succeed CTDOT Chief Engineer Scott Hill, who is retiring after more than 37 years of service to the state of Connecticut.
Fallon began his career with CTDOT in 1994 within the divisions of Traffic Engineering and Highway Operations. Later, he worked in the Office of Finance, planning CTDOT capital projects. He then managed a newly created Office of Quality of Assurance, ensuring technical audits and process reviews were completed and met agency goals and objectives. Fallon continued his career within the divisions of Design Services, Facilities and Transit, and Highway Design, overseeing and managing multi-faceted multimodal projects throughout the state. In 2020, he was promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer, overseeing more than $2 billion in annual capital construction projects.
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Fallon received his Bachelor of Arts from Fairfield University, his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Connecticut, and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.
