Jobs · Engineering · California

Senior Project Manager - Civil Transportation

BKF Engineers · Santa Ana, CA · 3 wk ago
HybridEngineering$14k–$198k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and project management efforts across a variety of transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway rehabilitation, new alignments, retaining walls, curbs, traffic improvements, wildlife crossings, highways, roundabouts, and multimodal corridors
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality public infrastructure projects from concept through construction
  • Navigate permitting processes, technical studies, and agency coordination to ensure smooth project delivery
  • Apply a strong understanding of transportation design standards and regulatory requirements to guide project execution
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development through technical guidance and career support
  • Represent BKF in client meetings, public forums, and industry events, serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders
  • Identify new project opportunities and actively participate in business development efforts, including proposal preparation and cross-selling services
  • Build visibility and strengthen BKF's transportation presence across the Bay Area through strategic engagement and relationship-building

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California is required
  • Minimum 10 years of experience managing transportation civil infrastructure projects through the full lifecycle
  • Proven success in business development, client relationship management, and strategic market positioning
  • Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
  • Proficiency with project management tools, along with a strong background in design using AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

  • 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
  • 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

  • The typical base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $198,000 annually, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location
  • 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
  • Eight (8) Paid Holidays
  • Flexible schedules
  • Education reimbursement
  • Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations

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