Project Research Analyst III

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Research Analyst III (Fire & Life Safety) to join our team remotely in Brea, CA.  

 

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Provide advanced technical research, writing, documentation oversight, and project coordination support to project teams. This role serves as a mid-level individual contributor responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements, while driving quality, consistency, and efficiency across documentation and project processes.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under minimal supervision. Receive direction on assignments, priorities, and deliverables.
• Lead complex research, technical writing, and documentation efforts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project and organizational objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter resource in research methodologies, technical documentation standards, and project coordination practices.
• Proactively identify risks, gaps, and process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.

 

At the Operational and Company Level

• Strengthen client relationships through delivery of high-quality, accurate, and professional research and documentation.
• Provide advanced support in contract compliance, documentation audits, and regulatory tracking (paralegal-style rigor).
• Partner with Project Managers, leadership, and accounting to support project financial performance, including invoice validation, project budget tracking, and cost documentation.
• Lead or significantly contribute to proposal development, contract documentation, and pricing activities, including drafting and editing complex technical and administrative content.
• Contribute to business unit strategy through reporting, analysis, and insights related to project performance and opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison across technical, administrative, and external stakeholder groups.

 

Do the Work

• Lead advanced industry, technical, and regulatory research related to fire protection engineering and AEC projects.
• Analyze and synthesize complex technical, legal, and regulatory information into high-quality written deliverables.
• Edit and review reports, technical documentation, white papers, proposals, and executive-level summaries.
• Establish and enforce document quality standards, ensuring consistency, clarity, and compliance across deliverables.
• Oversee document control processes, including versioning, tracking, and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Develop and manage research databases, knowledge repositories, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with engineers and leadership to align research outputs with technical and strategic goals.
• Review and prepare cost proposals, change orders, and contractual documents with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
• Drive project coordination activities, including scheduling, milestone and resource tracking, and deliverable management.
• Support Project Managers in developing and monitoring schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Lead coordination of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment of timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Act as a primary point of contact for project documentation, coordination, and administrative functions.
• Facilitate meetings, document decisions, and ensure follow-through on action items.
• Ensure all deliverables meet deadlines, quality expectations, and contractual obligations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in research, documentation, and project coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to function as a hybrid technical researcher, writer/editor, and project coordinator.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and document review skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical, contractual, and regulatory information accurately.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex documentation and multiple concurrent projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear, actionable insights.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with strong accountability.
• Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts.
• High standards for accuracy, compliance, and quality (paralegal-level documentation rigor).
• Working knowledge of or strong interest in the AEC and engineering consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, technical writing, or a related field.
• Five or more (5+) years of relevant experience in technical research, technical writing/editing, project coordination, or a related role; AEC industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience producing, editing, and managing technical and/or contractual documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience working with data sources, public records, regulatory materials, and research tools.
• Strong writing, editing, data interpretation, and presentation skills.

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

 

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

 

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $95,000 - $110,000 per year and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

 

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

 

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

 

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

 

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected].

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, technical writing, or a related field.
• Five or more (5+) years of relevant experience in technical research, technical writing/editing, project coordination, or a related role; AEC industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience producing, editing, and managing technical and/or contractual documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience working with data sources, public records, regulatory materials, and research tools.
• Strong writing, editing, data interpretation, and presentation skills.

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under minimal supervision. Receive direction on assignments, priorities, and deliverables.
• Lead complex research, technical writing, and documentation efforts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project and organizational objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter resource in research methodologies, technical documentation standards, and project coordination practices.
• Proactively identify risks, gaps, and process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.

 

At the Operational and Company Level

• Strengthen client relationships through delivery of high-quality, accurate, and professional research and documentation.
• Provide advanced support in contract compliance, documentation audits, and regulatory tracking (paralegal-style rigor).
• Partner with Project Managers, leadership, and accounting to support project financial performance, including invoice validation, project budget tracking, and cost documentation.
• Lead or significantly contribute to proposal development, contract documentation, and pricing activities, including drafting and editing complex technical and administrative content.
• Contribute to business unit strategy through reporting, analysis, and insights related to project performance and opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison across technical, administrative, and external stakeholder groups.

 

Do the Work

• Lead advanced industry, technical, and regulatory research related to fire protection engineering and AEC projects.
• Analyze and synthesize complex technical, legal, and regulatory information into high-quality written deliverables.
• Edit and review reports, technical documentation, white papers, proposals, and executive-level summaries.
• Establish and enforce document quality standards, ensuring consistency, clarity, and compliance across deliverables.
• Oversee document control processes, including versioning, tracking, and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Develop and manage research databases, knowledge repositories, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with engineers and leadership to align research outputs with technical and strategic goals.
• Review and prepare cost proposals, change orders, and contractual documents with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
• Drive project coordination activities, including scheduling, milestone and resource tracking, and deliverable management.
• Support Project Managers in developing and monitoring schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Lead coordination of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment of timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Act as a primary point of contact for project documentation, coordination, and administrative functions.
• Facilitate meetings, document decisions, and ensure follow-through on action items.
• Ensure all deliverables meet deadlines, quality expectations, and contractual obligations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in research, documentation, and project coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.