Bridge & Structures Project Manager: Lead Design & Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Profit sharing

401k

Generous paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Paid professional dues

Job summary

BKF Engineers is hiring Bridge & Structures Project Managers to lead pursuit, design, and delivery of complex bridge projects across Northern California and the Central Valley. You will guide client development, multidisciplinary teams, and project execution from proposal through construction.

The role requires a California PE, 12+ years in bridge/structural design and PM, and a strong grasp of bridge codes and seismic principles.

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.
• Proven success in leading teams, client management, and delivering complex capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver bridge and structural engineering projects from pursuit through construction, including proposal development (scope, schedule, budget) 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, responding to RFIs, and reviewing 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 with professionalism.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, workload, and performance metrics across multiple concurrent assignments.

Skills

Project management

Bridge design

Leadership

Client management

Coordination

Seismic design

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Bridge analysis software

Job description

BKF Engineers is hiring Bridge & Structures Project Managers to lead pursuit, design, and delivery of complex bridge projects across Northern California and the Central Valley. You will guide client development, multidisciplinary teams, and project execution from proposal through construction.

The role requires a California PE, 12+ years in bridge/structural design and PM, and a strong grasp of bridge codes and seismic principles.