Senior Project Manager – Civil Transportation
BKF Engineers
Senior Project Manager – Civil Transportation
BKF Engineers
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Newport Beach • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $135,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Lead complex transportation projects, including federally funded and major infrastructure initiatives.
- Ensure high-quality design, budget adherence, and schedule compliance.
- Oversee quality control and ensure alignment with regulatory and technical standards.
- Identify and pursue new project opportunities to expand BKF’s presence across the West Coast.
- Represent BKF in project interviews, public agency meetings, and industry events.
- Build a network of key contacts in emerging markets.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with public clients, community stakeholders, and partner agencies.
- Serve as a liaison to ensure project goals align with community needs and values.
- Identify future opportunities through proactive engagement.
- Collaborate with external consultants, subcontractors, and partner firms to ensure cohesive project delivery.
- Facilitate effective communication and integration across all project stakeholders.
- Mentor and guide multidisciplinary project teams, supporting technical development and career growth.
- Conduct skills assessments and implement training initiatives to strengthen team capabilities.
- Participate in regional planning and strategic workshops to define growth goals.
- Contribute to the development of unified transportation services across the firm.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation project management.
- Proven track record in business development and client relationship management, with experience in regional growth initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability in design excellence, team leadership, and mentoring.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency with project management software.
- Valid California Driver's License; travel between BKF offices and client sites may be required.
- Assist with special projects as needed.
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
transportation project managementdesign excellencebudget adherenceschedule compliancequality controlbusiness developmentclient relationship managementteam leadershipmentoringskills assessments
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationnetworkingrelationship buildingproactive engagementstakeholder integrationteam supportstrategic planningtraining implementationliaison
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Transportation EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license
