Resident Engineer - Transportation

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