Resident Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design; Town of New Windsor (NY); On-site; USD 68,880 - 92,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Resident Engineer in New Windsor, NY to lead on-site construction inspection for highways, bridges, and related infrastructure.

You will oversee contractor performance, ensure compliance with plans and specifications, and serve as the primary conduit between clients, contractors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction engineering/inspection experience.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for communications and instructions.
• Valid US driver's license is required.
• NICET Certifications and/or PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspectors or act as a solo inspector for construction inspection of bridge/highway projects, including measuring quantities and documenting work.
• Oversee and coordinate documentation of construction inspection (pay estimates, change orders, daily reports, quantity checking, minutes, material certifications).
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with specifications.
• Apply project plans and company policies; make decisive decisions.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate with all levels of the project team.
• Coordinate site activities and resolve problems related to the work.
• Lead other inspectors; provide coaching and direction.

Skills

Construction inspection

Leadership

Documentation

English reading/writing

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Resident Engineer in New Windsor, NY! Join 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 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.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help Accelerate Your Success!