Bridge & Structures PM — Flexible Schedule, Growth

BKF Engineers, Inc.; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of year bonuses

Profit sharing

401k

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Professional dues paid

Job summary

BKF Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Bridge & Structures Project Manager to lead pursuit, design, and delivery of complex bridge projects across Northern California and the Central Valley.

You will manage client development, multisite teams, and project execution from proposal through construction. This role offers a flexible work environment and requires candidates to be based within or near the specified regions, with occasional travel to support client and project needs.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering is required; M.S. in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in bridge and structural design and project management.
• Strong understanding of bridge design codes, seismic principles, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver bridge and structural engineering projects from pursuit through construction, including proposal development and client interviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agency partners, and teaming consultants across Northern and Central California.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with civil, survey, environmental, and construction stakeholders.
• Oversee and mentor engineers in the preparation of PS&E packages, technical studies, reports, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Perform and review bridge analysis and design using bridge-specific finite element and section analysis software.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including AASHTO LRFD and seismic design requirements.
• Provide construction support services, including site visits, RFIs, and review of shop drawings and submittals.
• Lead bridge inspection and preventative maintenance projects, as applicable.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts in writing and verbally, representing the firm professionally.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, workload, and performance metrics across multiple assignments.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Bridge design knowledge

Seismic design principles

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Structural Engineering

PE license (California)

Tools

Bridge analysis software

Job description

BKF Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Bridge & Structures Project Manager to lead pursuit, design, and delivery of complex bridge projects across Northern California and the Central Valley.

You will manage client development, multisite teams, and project execution from proposal through construction. This role offers a flexible work environment and requires candidates to be based within or near the specified regions, with occasional travel to support client and project needs.