Hybrid Project Manager

at BKF Engineers

• Job title: Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $123,000 - $175,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Newport Beach, United States

About the role

• Project Manager leading transportation infrastructure projects at BKF, specializing in roadway improvements and traffic studies. Join a certified Great Place to Work with a focus on professional autonomy and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and project management for transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway improvements, traffic studies, and rehabilitation initiatives
• Coordinate permitting, technical studies, and client communications to ensure smooth project execution
• Leverage internal talent and build a local network to support scalable project delivery
• Champion quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in transportation engineering
• Mentor junior staff and demonstrate leadership potential to grow a local team
• Promote BKF’s full range of services and actively cross-sell to regional clients
• Build visibility in the North Bay by cultivating strong relationships with clients and business partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required
• 10 years of experience in transportation infrastructure, including design and project management of roadway, transit, or related civil projects
• Strong background in transportation design, including roadway geometry, traffic control, grading, and utility coordination
• Proven ability to lead planning studies, master plans, and infrastructure projects from concept through delivery and completion
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with new and existing clients, internal teams, and stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in building client relationships and strategic positioning for project opportunities
• Entrepreneurial drive to pursue new transportation projects and establish a local presence, with the potential to grow and lead a small team
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to pursue and win transportation infrastructure projects in the North Bay
• 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.