Resident Engineer / Transportation Construction Inspector

Fisher Associates

Syracuse, NYFull-time / Temporary$35–55/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$35–55/hr

Location

Syracuse, NY

Schedule

Full-time / Temporary

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NICET Level III Or IV Or NYSDOT Equivalent ExperienceOSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification

Job overview

Fisher Associates seeks a Resident Engineer/Transportation Construction Inspector to oversee a shared-use path project in Syracuse, involving asphalt paving and lighting. Construction is anticipated in 2027, and the assignment is expected to last approximately three months. The role performs field inspections, documents compliance and deficiencies, coordinates with project teams, monitors workmanship and safety, and provides recommendations to address non-compliant work.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction InspectionConstruction Site NavigationTraversing Uneven Ground

Qualifications

NICET Level III or IV or NYSDOT Equivalent ExperienceOSHA 10-Hour Construction CertificationRoadway, Utility, or Transportation Construction ExperienceLift 25 Pounds

Full job description

Resident Engineer / Transportation Construction Inspector

Syracuse, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Syracuse+NY+USA) • Construction Inspection

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Fisher Associates is seeking a Resident Engineer/ Transportation Construction Inspector to oversee a shared use path project in the City of Syracuse NY. Work includes asphalt shared use path and lighting. Construction is anticipated in 2027.

Location:City of Syracuse

Duration:approximately 3 months

Level:III/IV

Salary Range:$35-55 / hr

For confidential inquiries contact Dave Keller:

Email:[email protected]

Call or Text:(585) 362-7575

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

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

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 and inclement weather conditions.

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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Salary Description

$35-55

How this job compares

Set against the 758 open Construction Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay: This posting$35–55/hr
New York median$35–55/hr41 hourly ranges
US median$37–55/hr255 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $45/hr, is close to the New York median midpoint ($45/hr) — in the middle half of Construction Inspector hourly ranges in New York.
Openings: Olive Jobs lists 85 open Construction Inspector jobs in New York and 758 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York: Fisher Associates (this employer)21 open
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.7 open
Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants, PC7 open
Experience: Construction Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 9 years (511 postings).
Education: 84 of the 758 open Construction Inspector jobs (11%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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