BKF Engineers

Resident Engineer – Construction Manager, Water Resources

BKF Engineers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chino • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $135,000 - $190,000 per year

About the role

  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
construction managementquality assurancequality controlcontract administrationmaterials testingsurveyingproject managementregulatory documentationchange order negotiationfield inspections
Soft Skills
communication skillsleadershipteam coordinationproblem-solvingorganizationproactivitynegotiationstakeholder managementmentoringcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementCalifornia Professional Engineer (P.E.)Certified Construction Manager (CCM)