About the posting
“As a Senior Project Manager in our Government Solutions Group, you’ll work directly with public agency leaders, guide complex capital improvement programs, and play a visible role in shaping projects from concept through construction.”
Read the full posting on BKF's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
Pay in context
This posting lists $162,000 to $191,000 a year, a midpoint of $176,500.
The midpoint is higher than 65 percent of project management postings near San Francisco, CA that list pay.
California has a pay transparency law: covered employers must include a pay range in a job posting. Which employers are covered depends on their size.
How long it has been open
Posted Mar 26, 2026, 212 days ago, and seen on BKF's careers page today.
At 212 days old, it is over the 52-day median.
BKF at a glance
BKF has 88 open postings that we can see, 20 in project management; 25 percent list pay.
The application
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Seniority
Level: manager.
The posting mentions 10+ years.
Place and cost of living
On site near San Francisco, CA; prices in CA run 11 percent above the US average.
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From BKF's posting
This is BKF's own text, as published on its job board. We last checked it on Oct 23, 2026. Apply on BKF's site. We remove a posting when the employer closes it.
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.
Responsibilities
This is not a back-office PM role. As a Senior Project Manager in our Government Solutions Group, you’ll work directly with public agency leaders, guide complex capital improvement programs, and play a visible role in shaping projects from concept through construction. You’ll be trusted with responsibility, supported by a multidisciplinary team, and given the runway to grow. Our goal for new Senior Project Managers is to establish strong client relationships, identify and land new work, and hire team members to execute the work. BKF is a company with a strong bias for growth.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to public agency clients on capital improvement programs and staff augmentation assignments
- Manage projects through all phases of public project delivery, from planning and entitlements to PS&E and construction
- Build and lead project teams; prepare proposals that define scope, schedule, and budget
- Oversee construction management services and coordinate with inspectors, consultants, and stakeholders
- Mentor and support junior engineers and inspectors
- Apply Caltrans, APWA Greenbook, and local agency standards with confidence
What you'll gain
- High-visibility public-sector projects that impact communities
- Clear leadership and career advancement opportunities
- Mentorship from experienced engineers
- Flexible work environment with meaningful client interaction
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)
- California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license
- 10+ years of municipal infrastructure or public-sector land development experience
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
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 $162,000 - $191,000, 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