Job Details

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.

Position

Project Manager – Transportation Infrastructure, Northern California

Base Pay Range

$129,000.00 – $180,000.00 per year (annualized). Salary is based on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. Paid bi‑weekly.

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, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (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 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.

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 401(k).
• BKF pays 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for dependents.
• Generous vacation and sick time packages.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement and paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• Other competitive and award‑winning benefits and perks.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Recruiter and Agency Policy

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Unsolicited submittals are made at the recruiter's risk.