Resident Engineer - Caltrans Projects

Resident Engineer representing the Owner on bridge, roadway, and civil construction projects, ensuring work aligns with contract documents and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with field inspectors and project team members to achieve civil construction goals for roadways and bridges
• Perform construction engineering duties related to road and bridge work
• Own the project Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes
• Lead professional and technical staff management and contract administration
• Review change orders, shop drawings, materials testing, and surveying activities
• Lead weekly project meetings and oversee utility coordination
• Coordinate materials testing, surveying, grade verification, and payment processing
• Ensure EEO and labor compliance for the project
• Prepare progress and final documentation in accordance with State and Federal Highway Administration requirements
• Handle a major project or multiple projects with moderate to complex features
• Prepare and review project documentation for conformity and quality assurance
• Provide technical guidance to upper management and staff on civil construction practices
• Supervise staff needed to complete assignments and oversee project profitability
• Maintain scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
• Prepare proposals to deliver professional construction services under the direction of the Principal Construction Manager
• Resolve issues arising from inspection processes or contract administration
• Conduct performance evaluations for project personnel
• Serve as the primary point of contact with clients and approving agencies
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
• 7+ years of construction contract management experience on roadway and/or bridge projects
• Working knowledge of CALTRANS and local agency projects; familiarity with document coordination on federally funded projects is desirable
• Able to effectively manage people

Compensation

• Salary range: $225,000 – $250,000 per year
• Typical starting pay: $110 per hour, paid semi-monthly

Location and Work Type

• San Bernardino, CA on site
• Job type: Full-time
• Work location: In person

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid annual professional license dues
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

Physical Demands

• Regularly able to talk, hear, and operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse
• Occasionally able to lift, pull/push, and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations

Work Conditions

• Office-like environment with occasional sounds typical of a civil construction setting
• High-stress, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Travel to additional locations and client sites may be required