Project Manager - Bridge & Structures

BKF Bridge & Structures Project Manager

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