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Transportation Construction Inspector

12/11/2025

The Transportation Construction Inspector will perform on-site inspections to ensure construction activities comply with approved plans and codes. They will also monitor safety compliance and report any deviations or safety hazards promptly.

Salary

35 - 55 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Fisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, with nine locations nationwide. The firm provides civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast engineering and construction engineering services to public and private sector clients across numerous markets. All services are delivered through the firm’s signature “Clientship” philosophy, which emphasizes not only customized, innovative quality solutions but also an exceptional client experience driven by clear communication, deep expertise, and proactive client advocacy.
About the Role

Description

Fisher Associates is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector / Resident Engineer (NICET III or IV) for a minor roadway improvement project including Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) in the City of Tonawanda.


Location: Tonawanda, NY

Project Duration: Approx. 3 months


For confidential inquiries:

Email: BRauber@fisherassoc.com 

Call or Text: (607) 382-0996


What you will do:

  • Perform on-site inspections to confirm construction activities match approved plans and codes
  • Identify and report any deviations from approved plans and specifications
  • Ensure work complies with local, state, and federal requirements
  • Keep clear inspection records, including photos and notes
  • Prepare inspection reports and document needed corrections
  • Work with project teams including contractors, project managers, and engineers to discuss inspection results and address any issues
  • Attend meetings and provide inspection updates
  • Provide recommendations to bring non-compliant work up to standard
  • Monitor material quality and workmanship
  • Oversee job sites for safety compliance
  • Report and address any safety hazards or violations promptly
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • NICET Level III or IV certification (or NYSDOT equivalent experience)
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (required)
  • Prior experience with roadway, utility, or transportation construction projects preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
  • Must be able to access and navigate construction sites
  • Ability to transverse uneven grounds.
  • Environmental Conditions: Office environment, field environment, construction site      environment; exposure to dust, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions when working in the field.

Salary Range: $35 - $55/hour


Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.


Fisher Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Key Skills
Transportation Construction InspectionWork Zone Traffic ControlInspection ReportingSafety ComplianceMaterial Quality MonitoringConstruction CodesOSHA CertificationRoadway ImprovementUtility ConstructionProject ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingRecord KeepingTeam CollaborationDeviation ReportingPhysical Endurance
Categories
ConstructionTransportationEngineering
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