Senior Project Manager, Public Sector Capital Programs

Bkfengineers; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Profit sharing

401k

Generous PTO

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Paid professional memberships

Job summary

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Manager in our Government Solutions Group to lead capital improvement programs for public agencies. You will guide projects from concept through construction, build client relationships, and grow the team with a multidisciplinary approach.

You will mentor engineers, supervise staff augmentation, and ensure adherence to Caltrans, APWA Greenbook, and local standards while delivering high-visibility projects across California and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent.
• California PE license required or ability to obtain.
• 10+ years municipal infrastructure or public-sector land development experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to public agency clients on capital improvement programs and staff augmentation.
• Manage projects through all phases of public project delivery from planning to PS&E and construction.
• Build and lead project teams; prepare scope, schedule, and budget proposals.
• Oversee construction management services and coordinate with inspectors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and inspectors; apply Caltrans, APWA Greenbook, and local standards.

Skills

Public sector

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Manager in our Government Solutions Group to lead capital improvement programs for public agencies. You will guide projects from concept through construction, build client relationships, and grow the team with a multidisciplinary approach.

You will mentor engineers, supervise staff augmentation, and ensure adherence to Caltrans, APWA Greenbook, and local standards while delivering high-visibility projects across California and beyond.