Construction Inspection; CI Group Manager

Position Overview

Fisher Associates is seeking a Construction Inspection (CI) Group Manager to oversee transportation and infrastructure inspection operations across New York State. The role includes managing staffing, quality control, project delivery, and day-to-day operations while mentoring a team of Inspectors. You will ensure compliance with NYSDOT regulations, safety standards, and firm policies while delivering high‑quality inspection services for highway, bridge, and municipal projects.

Fisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, with eight 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.

• You are empowered to achieve exceptional results through collaboration and ownership.
• Your voice matters in an inclusive and transparent culture, where leadership welcomes ideas and feedback.
• Your growth is a priority: we offer clear career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• You thrive in a relaxed, easy‑going atmosphere that celebrates fun.
• Mentorship and peer inspiration guide both your growth and the growth of others.
• Flexible work environments support professional and personal balance.

• Lead and manage a team of Construction Inspectors within the Transportation Group, supporting highway, roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain inspection staff, building a high‑performing team focused on quality, safety, compliance, and client service.
• Oversee and coordinate construction inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications, standards, contract documents, and DOT requirements.
• Review construction inspection reports for work in progress and completed work, including quantity estimates and pay applications.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve technical, schedule, and financial issues, recommending corrective actions to maintain project performance.
• Support Resident Engineers with monthly pay estimates, change orders, and contract administration.
• Partner with Project Managers to develop inspection scopes of work, fee estimates, business plans, and to deliver on project commitments.
• Provide input on project pursuit and viability decisions; assist with proposal development and participate in client interviews and presentations.
• Coordinate with the public, agencies, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to address inquiries and resolve issues.
• Assist inspection staff and project sponsors with APPIA documentation, reporting, and administrative requirements.
• Promote training, safety programs, and professional certifications, ensuring ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

Your Impact Matters, Your Career Thrives. Work on engaging transportation projects and experience the positive changes you create in your own community.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company‑paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work‑life Balance
• Shareholders Program
• Professional Development and Reimbursement Opportunities
• Supplemental Benefits for Total Well‑being and Financial Security
• Dynamic groups:
  Community Impact, Fun Committees, Fisher Minds (ERG), Employee Advisory Group

$114,400 – $166,400. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other factors. The salary range excludes benefits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Transportation, or a related field preferred;
  Associate degree with relevant construction inspection experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of construction inspection experience on NYSDOT‑compliant highway and bridge projects, including…