Assistant Resident Engineer/Office Engineer - Construction Engineering & Inspection

Colliers Engineering & Design; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off (parential/military)

Education reimbursement

In-house education resources

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineering/Office Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Holmdel, New Jersey. You’ll support project documentation, inspections, and coordination with agencies on highways and bridges.

The role requires NJDOT Site Manager experience, 2+ years as Assistant Resident Engineer on multi-million dollar projects, NICET III or equivalent certifications, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• NICET III certification or 5 years road/bridge inspection.
• ACI, SAT, and TCP certifications.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all project records, daily work reports (DWR’s/DC-144’s), and correspondence in accordance with owner’s guidelines.
• Aiding Inspection staff in providing quality reports, backup, and assist with locating plan sheets, details, and Standard Specification sections.
• Track completed work quantities and process monthly progress estimates/payments using AASHTOware (SiteManager), EBO, CapEx, etc.; keep separate quantity spreadsheet if necessary.
• Maintain working drawings, check for plan errors, double payments, and update all plan sets with changes.
• Receive, review, process, and track submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Initiate, review, and track change orders, force account packages, and assist in claim resolution.
• Coordinate with state/local agencies, government reps, fire/police, and nearby property owners; maintain meeting minutes.
• Schedule material testing and maintain material acceptance/certification.
• Monitor EEO, DBE, and trainee requirements, plus payroll and insurance compliance.
• Assist in assembling final project documentation, as-builts, and closeout records.

Skills

NJDOT Site Manager experience

Assistant Resident Engineer experience

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Mathematical skills

Reading/writing English

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

NICET III certification

ACI certification

SAT certification

TCP certification

Tools

AASHTOware SiteManager

EBO

CapEx

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineering/Office Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Holmdel, New Jersey!

Our certified construction professionals help guide projects from pre-construction through completion, keeping quality, safety, schedules, and budgets on track. With expertise across highways, bridges, traffic improvements, rail, airport, marine, water/wastewater, vertical construction, parks and recreation, and asset management, we partner with clients to deliver lasting value.

Join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team and play a hands-on role in improving highways, roadways, and bridges across the United States! You’ll collaborate with transportation agencies, public partners, and private developers on meaningful projects that make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all project records, daily work reports (DWR’s/DC-144’s), and correspondence in accordance with owner’s guidelines.
• Aiding Inspection staff in providing quality reports, backup, and assisting them with locating necessary plan sheets, details, and Standard Specification section that covers the work activities.
• Track completed work quantities and process monthly progress estimates/payments using software like AASHTOware (SiteManager), EBO, CapEx, etc.; Keeping a Separate Quantity Spreadsheet if necessary.
• Maintain a set of working drawings while checking for errors on the plans, double payments, etc. and updating all plan sets with any Change of Plans.
• Receive, review, process, and track contractor submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Initiate, review, and track change orders, force account packages, and assist in claim resolution.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including state/local agencies, government representatives, fire/police departments, and adjacent property owners and maintain minutes for all meetings.
• Schedule material testing and maintain material acceptance/certification.
• Monitor and track EEO, DBE, and trainee requirements (including necessary training and certification requirements), as well as contractor payroll and insurance compliance.
• Assist in assembling final project documentation, developing as-built plans with redlines, as-built summary, and closeout records upon project completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 1+ year of NJDOT Site Manager experience required.
• 2+ years of Assistant Resident Engineer experience on projects of $5M or more required.
• NICET III certification or 5 years of road/bridge construction inspection required.
• ACI, SAT, and TCP certifications required.
• Valid US driver's license required.
• Comfortable with using computers, adapting to new software and a firm grasp of Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong communication and mathematical skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $55.00 to $65.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At 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