Resident Engineer – Construction Manager, Water Resources

Role Overview

• Serve as the Owner’s professional representative during construction of water, wastewater, and related infrastructure projects
• Oversee daily construction activities, field inspections, and coordination with inspectors and project team members
• Administer construction contracts, including review of RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and pay applications
• Manage construction quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) in accordance with project requirements
• Coordinate materials testing, surveying, grade verification, and construction documentation
• Lead construction meetings, utility coordination, and agency interactions
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and contractor performance
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, labor compliance, and safety requirements
• Prepare progress reports, regulatory documentation, and project closeout materials
• Act as the primary point of contact with clients, contractors, and permitting agencies
• Support proposal development, staff mentoring, and collaboration with regional water resources leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred
• 6+ years of construction management or resident engineering experience on water or wastewater projects
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local water regulations, including NPDES and publicly funded projects
• Proven ability to manage contractors, resolve field issues, and administer construction contracts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Effective negotiation of change orders and contract issues
• Organized, proactive, and solutions‑oriented in the field
• Valid California driver’s license

Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $135,000.00
• $190,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents.
• Generous vacation and sick time packages.
• 8 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.