OverviewJoin our Construction Engineering & Inspection team as a Resident Engineer supporting transportation and infrastructure projects for highways, roadways, and bridges in New York State. In this role, you will provide on-site leadership for construction activities, oversee contractor performance, ensure compliance with project plans and specifications, and serve as a key point of communication between clients, contractors, and project stakeholders. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented construction professional who brings strong field experience, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality infrastructure improvements for the communities we serve.
Responsibilities- Ability to lead inspectors or act as a solo inspector for the construction inspection of bridge and/or highway projects including measuring and calculating quantities and documenting work with daily work reports, photos, and sketches.
- Oversee and coordinate documentation of construction inspection including pay estimates, change orders, daily work reports, quantity checking, meeting minutes, material certifications, etc.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with specifications.
- Apply project plans, along with company policies, guidelines, standards, specifications to the work and make decisive decisions.
- Maintain project documentation and communicate with individuals at all levels of the project.
- Coordinate activities on the project site and resolve problems related to the work.
- Lead other construction inspectors; providing coaching, mentoring, and direction as needed.
Qualifications- High school diploma/GED is required.
- 10+ years of construction engineering/inspection experience is required.
- NICET Certifications and/or PE (Professional Engineer) License is preferred.
- Possess a valid US Driver's License is required.
- Leadership skills, decision making, and attention to detail.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Compensation: $50.00 to $67.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)
What We OfferAt Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
