Resident Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design•Buffalo, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Resident Engineers to join its Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Buffalo, NY. The role supports transportation, bridge, utility, and municipal construction projects across the region, working with clients, contractors, and local agencies to address challenges, maintain quality and safety standards, and deliver public infrastructure improvements. The Resident Engineer leads or performs construction inspection of bridge and/or highway projects, coordinates inspection documentation, and ensures work complies with NYSDOT specifications. The position is field-focused and involves coordinating project-site activities, maintaining project records, communicating with project participants, resolving work-related problems, and coaching other construction inspectors. The stated compensation is $45.00 to $65.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
10+ years of construction engineering/inspection experience.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Leadership skills, decision-making ability, and attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors on a project site for extended periods.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

NICET Certification or NYSDOT equivalent.
Prior experience with NYSDOT and municipal clients.

Responsibilities

Lead inspectors or act as a solo inspector for construction inspection of bridge and/or highway projects.
Measure and calculate quantities and document work through daily work reports, photos, and sketches.
Oversee and coordinate construction inspection documentation, including pay estimates, change orders, daily work reports, quantity checking, meeting minutes, and material certifications.
Ensure work is completed in accordance with NYSDOT specifications.
Apply project plans and company policies, guidelines, standards, and 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 by providing coaching, mentoring, and direction as needed.

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 for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
Education reimbursement.
Free in-house access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
Mentorship program.
Wellness program.
Women’s Organization.
Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Safe and comfortable work environment.
Potential for career advancement.