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Resident Engineer - Transportation

BKF Engineers
United States, California, Santa Cruz
Mar 21, 2026
Serves as the Owner's professional representative on bridge, roadway, and general civil related construction projects, ensuring projects are built in accordance with contract documents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities GENERAL Works in conjunction with technical field inspectors and project team members to ensure civil construction project goals are met Performs a variety of construction engineering duties, including but not limited to roadways and bridges Responsible for project Quality Control and Quality Assurance Manages professional and technical staff, as well as contract administration Reviews change orders, shop drawings, materials testing, and surveying activities Conducts weekly project meetings and oversees utility coordination Arranges for materials testing, surveying, grade verification, and processes requests for payment Ensures EEO/labor compliance for the project Prepares progress and final documentation in compliance with State and Federal Highway Administration requirements Works on a major project or multiple projects of moderate scope with complex features Prepares and reviews complete project documentation for conformity and quality assurance Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor in civil construction practices Supervises all staff necessary to complete assignments and is responsible for project profitability Maintains scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments Prepares proposals to provide professional construction services under the direction of a Principal Construction Manager Resolves issues arising from the inspection process or contract administration Conducts job performance evaluations Serves as the primary point of contact with clients and approving agencies Performs other related duties as assigned Serves as the Owner's professional representative on bridge, roadway, and general civil related construction projects, ensuring projects are built in accordance with contract documents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities GENERAL Works in conjunction with technical field inspectors and project team members to ensure civil construction project goals are met Performs a variety of construction engineering duties, including but not limited to roadways and bridges Responsible for project Quality Control and Quality Assurance Manages professional and technical staff, as well as contract administration Reviews change orders, shop drawings, materials testing, and surveying activities Conducts weekly project meetings and oversees utility coordination Arranges for materials testing, surveying, grade verification, and processes requests for payment Ensures EEO/labor compliance for the project Prepares progress and final documentation in compliance with State and Federal Highway Administration requirements Works on a major project or multiple projects of moderate scope with complex features Prepares and reviews complete project documentation for conformity and quality assurance Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor in civil construction practices Supervises all staff necessary to complete assignments and is responsible for project profitability Maintains scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments Prepares proposals to provide professional construction services under the direction of a Principal Construction Manager Resolves issues arising from the inspection process or contract administration Conducts job performance evaluations Serves as the primary point of contact with clients and approving agencies Performs other related duties as assigned BS in Civil Engineering California registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required 6 + 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