Project Manager - Bridge & Structures

BKF Engineers; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

End of year bonuses

Paid 100% premiums for medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

A multi-service infrastructure consulting firm is seeking Bridge & Structures Project Managers to lead complex bridge projects in California. The roles involve managing project teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and executing projects from proposal to construction. Candidates should have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, with 12+ years of experience and a California Professional Engineer license. The firm offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in bridge and structural design and project management.
• Strong understanding of construction practices.
• Proven success in leading teams and delivering complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver bridge engineering projects from start to finish.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with other stakeholders.
• Perform and review bridge analysis and design.

Skills

Bridge design codes

Project management

Client management

Seismic principles

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Structural Engineering

California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

Finite element analysis software

Job description

BKF is a multi‑service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.

At BKF, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

We are hiring Bridge & Structures Project Managers to support growing workloads – one focused on Northern California and the other on the Central Valley. These roles will lead the pursuit, design, and delivery of complex bridge projects, with responsibilities spanning client development, multidisciplinary team leadership, and project execution from proposal through construction. Both roles offer a flexible work environment and require candidates to be based within or near their respective regions, with occasional travel to support client and project needs.

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

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering is required, and 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

Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high‑stress, fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $205,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly
• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents
• Generous vacation and sick time packages
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• BKF offers competitive and award‑winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.