Construction Project Manager

BKF
San Luis Obispo, CA

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, 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.

In this position you will serve as the Owner’s professional representative on bridge, roadway, and general civil related construction projects , ensuring projects are built in accordance with contract documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Works in conjunction with technical field inspectors and project team members to ensure civil construction project goals are met
  • Performs a variety of construction engineering duties, including but not limited to roadways and bridges
  • Responsible for project Quality Control and Quality Assurance
  • Manages professional and technical staff, as well as contract administration
  • Reviews change orders, shop drawings, materials testing, and surveying activities
  • Conducts weekly project meetings and oversees utility coordination
  • Arranges for materials testing, surveying, grade verification, and processes requests for payment
  • Ensures EEO/labor compliance for the project
  • Prepares progress and final documentation in compliance with State and Federal Highway Administration requirements
  • Works on a major project or multiple projects of moderate scope with complex features
  • Prepares and reviews complete project documentation for conformity and quality assurance
  • Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor in civil construction practices
  • Supervises all staff necessary to complete assignments and is responsible for project profitability
  • Maintains scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
  • Prepares proposals to provide professional construction services under the direction of a Principal Construction Manager
  • Resolves issues arising from the inspection process or contract administration
  • Conducts job performance evaluations
  • Serves as the primary point of contact with clients and approving agencies
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • BS in Civil Engineering or relevant field
  • California registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) highly preferred
  • 6 + years construction contract management experience related to roadway and/or bridge construction projects
  • Working knowledge of CALTRANS and local agency projects, as well as document coordination on federally funded projects desired
  • Able to effectively manage people

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

  • The typical base salary range for this position is $177000 - $225000, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
  • Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
  • Generous paid time off packages.
  • 9 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.

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.

#LI-Hybrid

Posted 2026-04-24

Recommended Jobs

Light Duty Towing

Ten West
Tulare, CA

Light-Duty Tow Truck Driver  Job Title Light-Duty Tow Truck Driver Job Summary The Light-Duty Tow Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating a tow truck to provide roadside assistanc…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-16

Design Associate, bizzNEST

Digital NEST
Modesto, CA

  Temporary, Part-time: 15-20 hours per week Pay Rate: $17.00/hour, non-exempt Benefits: Professional Development and Career Coaching, CA Sick Time Off Organization size: 50+ employees Re…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-09

Chief Mechanical Estimator

Gulfstream Strategic Placements, LLC
Orange, CA

Chief Mechanical Estimator job in Orange County, CA We are a large HVAC and Plumbing Contractor currently hiring for a Chief HVAC Estimator to help us build accurate winning estimates for the hvac…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-24

Assistant Manager - Room Operations

Marriott
Dana Point, CA

JOB SUMMARY Entry level management position that focuses on supporting the day-to-day activities of Rooms Operations of areas that include Housekeeping, Recreation. Laundry, Staff, AYS and Con…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-15

Prep Cook - Lalla Grill Del Monte

Moncada Group
Monterey, CA

Prep Cook Position Location: Lalla Grill Del Monte Job Type: Full-Time Expected Hours: 40 hours per week Schedule: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Weekends mandatory) Pay: $…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-21

Remote Bookkeeper & Admin Assistant (Flexible Schedule) Clone

Rowin Insurance
San Francisco, CA

Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable   Bookkeeper & Administrative Support Specialist   to join our team. This role combines core bookkeeping responsibilities with adm…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-15

Electrical Engineer

K2 Staffing
Carlsbad, CA

Summary    Our client is a highly recognized manufacturer located in North County San Diego (Carlsbad, CA) that has been in existence for over 50 years. They are seeking a mid-level Contract Elec…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-25

Homeschooling/Nanny

Homeshooling, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Homeschooling/Nanny Assistants to Infancy (0-3), Primary (3-6), Elementary (6-12) Listed 15 April 2026 A multicultural Bay Area family seeks a bilingual Mandarin/English private…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-18

Travel Social Worker Behavioral Health Job

Orange, CA

Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a Social Worker - Behavioral Health for travel assignments in hospitals, mental health facilities, and outpatient clinics. The Behavioral …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-21

HR Generalist (Woodlake)

NABIS
Woodlake, CA

About Nabis Nabis is the #1 Licensed Cannabis Wholesale Platform in the world with the largest portfolio of cannabis brands, supplying hundreds of brands to retailers across California, New York, an…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-21