Resident Engineer / Construction Manager - Water Resources

Internetwork Expert; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

End of year bonuses

Profit sharing

401k

Generous paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Paid professional dues

Job summary

BKF Engineers in California seeks an experienced Resident Engineer/Construction Manager to lead water and wastewater construction projects as the Owner’s on-site representative. You will supervise daily field activities, coordinate with inspectors, and administer contracts to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and compliant with contract documents and regulations.

The role requires a civil engineering or construction management background, PE/CCM preferred, and a proven ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• California PE or CCM preferred.
• 6+ years of construction management or resident engineering experience on water or wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local water regulations (NPDES, publicly funded projects).
• Proven ability to manage contractors and administer contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Negotiation of change orders and contract issues; organized and proactive in the field.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Contract administration

QA/QC oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.

At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

We're seeking an experienced Resident Engineer / Construction Manager to support water and wastewater infrastructure construction projects in the San Bernardino County region. This role serves as the Owner’s on-site representative, overseeing construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong field leadership, deep construction management experience in water and wastewater facilities, and the ability to collaborate with contractors, inspectors, agencies, and internal project teams.

Responsibilities

• 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

Desired Construction Management Experience

We are seeking candidates with experience in some of the following areas. While not every item is required, experience in a combination of these areas will be highly valued:

• Large diameter sewer and water pipeline, including trenchless installations
• Water and wastewater treatment plants, including membrane filtration technology
• Sewer lift stations
• Booster pump stations
• Groundwater wells
• Stormwater diversion, capture, and treatment
• Flood control infrastructure
• SCADA installation, integration, and startup commissioning

• 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 issuesOrganized, 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.

• The typical base salary range for this position is $185,000.00 - $250,342.00, 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.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award‑winning benefits and perks.

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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