Resident Engineer – Construction Manager, Water Resources

BKF Engineers

Resident Engineer overseeing construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects with BKF Engineers. Responsible for ensuring project safety, schedule, and budget compliance in San Bernardino County.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $169,780 - $228,342 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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. To learn more click here.

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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)