Transportation Project Office Engineer

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 48,216 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth retirement plan

Paid time off incl. parental/military

Life and disability insurance

Professional license bonuses

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks an Office Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Buffalo, NY. The role supports projects from pre-construction through completion, ensuring quality, safety, schedules, and budgets are on track across highways, bridges, and related assets.

You will maintain records, manage progress payments, review RFIs, and coordinate with agencies and property owners. Strong English skills and a drive for accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of transportation construction experience desired.
• Valid US driver’s license required.
• NICET III or IV certification preferred.
• Proficient with computers and new software.
• Strong English reading/writing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all project records, DWRs, and correspondence per owner guidelines.
• Track quantities and process monthly progress estimates/payments using AASHTOware or EBO.
• Review and track submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Initiate, review, and track change orders and force account work.
• Coordinate with state/local agencies and other stakeholders; keep meeting minutes.

Skills

Strong communication

Mathematical skills

English literacy

Education

High School diploma/GED

NICET III/IV certification

Driver's license

Tools

AASHTOware

EBO

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks an Office Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Buffalo, NY. The role supports projects from pre-construction through completion, ensuring quality, safety, schedules, and budgets are on track across highways, bridges, and related assets.

You will maintain records, manage progress payments, review RFIs, and coordinate with agencies and property owners. Strong English skills and a drive for accuracy are essential.