Senior Construction Inspector

Colliers Engineering & Design•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is hiring experienced Senior Construction Inspectors for its Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Buffalo, New York. The role is field-focused and supports transportation, bridge, utility, and municipal construction projects across the region. The inspector works collaboratively with clients, contractors, and local agencies to address challenges, uphold quality and safety standards, and help deliver public infrastructure improvements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of related construction engineering or inspection experience.
NICET II certification or higher, or a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work as part of a team.
Comfort using computers and adapting to software.
Strong mathematics skills.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in federally aided transportation projects as a Construction Inspector.
Experience working with or for clients such as NYSDOT and/or municipal clients.
Technical knowledge of general and highway construction.
Appia and/or CEES experience.
Familiarity with NYSDOT’s Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK).

Responsibilities

Inspect bridge and/or highway construction projects, including measuring and calculating quantities and documenting work with daily work reports, photos, and sketches.
Oversee and coordinate construction inspection documentation.
Ensure work is completed in accordance with NYSDOT specifications.
Apply project plans and company policies, guidelines, standards, and specifications to the work, and make decisions.
Maintain project documentation and communicate with individuals at all levels of the project.
Coordinate activities at the project site and resolve work-related problems.

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 beyond 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 opportunities.