Project Research Analyst III

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

2d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• AEC industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level