Resident Engineer / Construction Manager - Water Resources

BKF; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Profit sharing

401k

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF seeks an experienced Resident Engineer/Construction Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects as the Owner’s on-site representative in the San Bernardino County region. This hybrid role requires coordination with contractors, inspectors, and internal teams to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate brings strong field leadership and deep construction management experience in water/wastewater facilities, with ability to navigate regulatory

Qualifications

• 6+ years of construction management or resident engineering experience on water or wastewater projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• California PE or CCM preferred.

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 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 primary contact with clients, contractors, and permitting agencies.
• Support proposal development, staff mentoring, and regional leadership collaboration.

Skills

Construction management

Resident engineering

Water & wastewater

Contract administration

QA/QC

Field leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE or CCM preferred

Job description

Hybrid - San Jose, California, United States

Jul 22, 2026

$185,000 - $250,342/year

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 insomeof 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
• 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 issues
• Organized, proactive, and solutions‑oriented in the field

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.
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

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.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

BKF Engineers, headquartered in Oakland, CA, offers over a century of expertise in engineering, surveying, and land planning for diverse infrastructure projects across various sectors.

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