Assistant Resident Engineer/Office Engineer - Construction Engineering & Inspection
About The Position
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer/Office Engineer to join its Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Holmdel, New Jersey. The role supports construction projects from pre-construction through completion, helping maintain quality, safety, schedules, and budgets. Projects may involve highways, roadways, bridges, and other infrastructure, with collaboration among transportation agencies, public partners, and private developers. The position maintains project records and supports inspection staff with reports and project documentation. It also tracks quantities and payments, manages drawings and contractor submissions, supports change orders and claims, coordinates with stakeholders, schedules material testing, monitors compliance requirements, and assists with project closeout documentation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of NJDOT Site Manager experience.
- At least 2 years of Assistant Resident Engineer experience on projects valued at $5 million or more.
- NICET III certification or 5 years of road or bridge construction inspection experience.
- ACI, SAT, and TCP certifications.
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
- Comfort using computers, adapting to new software, and working with Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication and mathematical skills.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain project records, daily work reports (DWRs/DC-144s), and correspondence in accordance with owner guidelines.
- Assist inspection staff with quality reports and supporting documentation, and help locate relevant plan sheets, details, and Standard Specification sections for work activities.
- Track completed work quantities and process monthly progress estimates and payments using software such as AASHTOware (SiteManager), EBO, or CapEx; maintain a separate quantity spreadsheet if needed.
- Maintain working drawings, check plans for errors and possible double payments, and update plan sets for changes.
- Receive, review, process, and track contractor submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Initiate, review, and track change orders and force account packages, and assist with claim resolution.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, including state and local agencies, government representatives, fire and police departments, and adjacent property owners; maintain meeting minutes.
- Schedule material testing and maintain material acceptance and certification records.
- Monitor and track EEO, DBE, and trainee requirements, including related training and certification requirements, as well as contractor payroll and insurance compliance.
- Assist with final project documentation, as-built plans with redlines, as-built summaries, and closeout records.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid pregnancy disability leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Company-matched 401(k)/Roth
- Paid time off, including parental and military leave
- Employee referral and professional license bonuses
- Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours exceeding 40 in a work week
- Education reimbursement
- Free in-house educational and self-enrichment courses
- Mentorship program
- Wellness program
- Women’s Organization
- Philanthropic opportunities
- Safe and comfortable work environment
- Career advancement and personal and professional growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
