Senior Public Infrastructure PM — Lead Programs & Growth

BKF Engineers; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers seeks a Senior Project Manager in its Government Solutions Group to lead capital improvement programs for public agencies and guide projects from concept through construction. You will build client relationships, supervise multidisciplinary teams, and pursue new work while growing professionally within BKF.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across BKF locations with a strong growth focus and standard industry standards application.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required for client relationships and leadership.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset essential for public projects and team guidance.
• Mentorship of junior engineers and inspectors is part of the role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive solutions-oriented mindset

Mentorship

Education

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

California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license

10+ years municipal infrastructure/public-sector land development experience

Job description

BKF Engineers seeks a Senior Project Manager in its Government Solutions Group to lead capital improvement programs for public agencies and guide projects from concept through construction. You will build client relationships, supervise multidisciplinary teams, and pursue new work while growing professionally within BKF.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across BKF locations with a strong growth focus and standard industry standards application.