Senior Project Manager - Civil Transportation

BKF Engineers has a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional civil engineering consulting services. As we expand our transportation business line across the firm, we are committed to better serving local communities and shaping the future of infrastructure across the West Coast.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our thriving team. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex transportation projects, cultivate and strengthen client relationships, and drive both strategic and technical initiatives. Your leadership will directly contribute to our long-term success in the West Coast civil engineering transportation market.

• 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

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

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.

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 and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

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