Senior Bridge Project Manager — Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $140k-$205k

Annual bonuses

Profit sharing

401k

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Bridge & Structures Project Manager to lead pursuit, design and delivery of complex bridge projects. The role spans client development, multidisciplinary leadership, and project execution from proposal through construction.

Two positions exist: one focused on Northern California and the other on the Central Valley. Candidates must reside in or near the regions with some travel to project sites and BKF locations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering required; M.S. in Structural Engineering preferred.
• California P.E. license is required.
• 12+ years of progressive bridge and structural design and PM experience.
• Strong knowledge 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 (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

Client management

Team leadership

Communication

Engineering analysis

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Structural Engineering

Tools

Bridge analysis software

Finite element analysis

Job description

BKF Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Bridge & Structures Project Manager to lead pursuit, design and delivery of complex bridge projects. The role spans client development, multidisciplinary leadership, and project execution from proposal through construction.

Two positions exist: one focused on Northern California and the other on the Central Valley. Candidates must reside in or near the regions with some travel to project sites and BKF locations.