BKF Engineers

Project Manager – Bridge & Structures

BKF Engineers

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $205,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering is required, and M.S. in Structural Engineering is preferred
  • California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in bridge and structural design and project management
  • Strong understanding of bridge design codes, seismic principles, and construction practices
  • Proven success in leading teams, client management, and deliver complex capital projects
  • Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.
  • Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.
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. To learn more click here.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
bridge designstructural engineeringfinite element analysissection analysisPS&E preparationtechnical studiescalculationsconstruction supportbridge inspectionpreventative maintenance
Soft Skills
client managementteam leadershipcommunicationmentoringrelationship buildingproject managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsworkload managementperformance metrics
Certifications
B.S. in Civil EngineeringM.S. in Structural EngineeringCalifornia Professional Engineer (P.E.) license