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Colliers Engineering & Design
Resident Engineer
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What they do
A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$74,244 / year median in New York
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Rochester, NY! Our professional engineers and technicians successfully oversee project construction from pre-construction through finalization with an outstanding track record for cost and schedule containment. Our ACI, SAT, and NICET certified construction professionals have extensive on-the-job experience in supervision, observation, safety oversight and inspection with ongoing training that ensures required daily schedules are adhered to and all materials are procured and constructed according to plans and specifications. We work with our clients to achieve the optimum value, schedule, and project quality for heavy highway, single and multi-span bridges, intersection and traffic signal improvements, marine improvements, water/wastewater transmission, building and vertical project management, park and recreation construction, and condition assessment and asset inventory. 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 NYSDOT 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 Certification or NYSDOT equivalent is preferred. Prior experience with NYSDOT and municipal clients is preferred. Possess a valid US Driver's License is required. Leadership skills, decision making, and attention to detail. Ability and willingness to work outdoors on a project site for extended periods of time. Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.