Resident Engineer - Transportation

About the role

As the Owner's professional representative on bridge, roadway, and general civil related construction projects, you will ensure projects are built in accordance with contract documents. BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, 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. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices, and we are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with technical field inspectors and project team members to ensure civil construction project goals are met.
• Perform a variety of construction engineering duties, including but not limited to roadways and bridges.
• Responsible for project Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
• Manage professional and technical staff, as well as contract administration.
• Review change orders, shop drawings, materials testing, and surveying activities.
• Conduct weekly project meetings and oversee utility coordination.
• Arrange for materials testing, surveying, grade verification, and process requests for payment.
• Ensure EEO/labor compliance for the project.
• Prepare progress and final documentation in compliance with State and Federal Highway Administration requirements.
• Work on a major project or multiple projects of moderate scope with complex features.
• Prepare and review complete project documentation for conformity and quality assurance.
• Assist upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor in civil construction practices.
• Supervise all staff necessary to complete assignments and be responsible for project profitability.
• Maintain scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Prepare proposals to provide professional construction services under the direction of a Principal Construction Manager.
• Resolve issues arising from the inspection process or contract administration.
• Conduct job performance evaluations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with clients and approving agencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• California registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
• 7+ years construction contract management experience related to roadway and/or bridge construction projects.
• Working knowledge of CALTRANS and local agency projects, as well as document coordination on federally funded projects desired.
• Able to effectively manage people.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.
• 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.

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $250,000, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement.
• Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.