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BKF Engineers hires Project Managers to lead civil and infrastructure projects across California and the Pacific Northwest. The company has a track record of sponsoring permanent residence pathways for engineering professionals, making it a credible target if you're building a long-term U.S. career in consulting.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Civil Engineering or relevant field
- California registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) highly preferred
- 7+ 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 $190000 - $250000, 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.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Civil Engineering or relevant field
- California registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) highly preferred
- 7+ 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 $190000 - $250000, 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.
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Frame your PE licensure strategically
BKF Engineers operates in a licensed engineering environment. If you're working toward your PE, document your supervised hours and exam progress. Employers in civil consulting weigh licensure trajectory heavily when evaluating sponsorship investment for Project Manager candidates.
Target BKF's active project regions
BKF's Project Manager openings cluster around California offices tied to active land development and infrastructure work. Applying to locations with live project pipelines increases your odds of reaching a hiring manager who has immediate staffing authority and sponsorship budget.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility early
BKF sponsors both EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or exceptional ability. If your credentials sit closer to a standard bachelor's plus experience, position yourself for EB-3 from the start so there's no expectation mismatch during offer discussions.
Clarify PERM labor certification timing upfront
Permanent sponsorship at a consulting firm like BKF runs through the PERM process with DOL before USCIS adjudicates your I-140. That sequence can take one to two years before priority date movement. Ask the recruiter where the firm is in active PERM filings for your job category.
Align your resume to BKF's project delivery language
BKF's Project Manager roles emphasize client management, QA/QC oversight, and multi-discipline coordination on civil projects. Use USCIS specialty occupation language in your materials too, tying your degree field directly to the specific engineering functions you'll manage.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Project Manager roles
Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship type, so you can surface BKF Engineers openings where EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship is confirmed. That saves you from applying to postings where sponsorship eligibility is ambiguous or limited to other visa categories.
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Find Project Manager at BKF Engineers JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does BKF Engineers sponsor H-1B visas for Project Managers?
BKF Engineers' documented sponsorship activity for Project Manager roles centers on permanent residence pathways rather than H-1B nonimmigrant visas. If you're currently on H-1B status through another employer, you can transfer to BKF, but you'll want to confirm with their HR team whether they initiate new H-1B petitions for this role category before accepting an offer.
How do I apply for Project Manager jobs at BKF Engineers?
Applications go through BKF Engineers' careers page, where postings are organized by office location and project type. Before applying, tailor your resume to reflect civil engineering project delivery experience, client-facing responsibilities, and any licensure progress. Migrate Mate also lists BKF openings filtered by visa sponsorship type, which helps you identify the right posting faster.
Which visa types does BKF Engineers use to sponsor Project Managers?
BKF Engineers sponsors Project Managers through employment-based Green Card categories, specifically EB-2 for candidates with advanced degrees or exceptional ability, and EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree and qualifying experience. The sponsorship process runs through a PERM labor certification filed with DOL, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
What qualifications does BKF Engineers expect from Project Manager candidates?
BKF typically looks for a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline, several years of progressively responsible project experience, and demonstrated client management skills. A Professional Engineer license, or active progress toward one, strengthens your profile significantly. Experience coordinating multi-discipline teams on land development or public infrastructure projects aligns closely with how BKF structures its PM roles.
How long does the sponsorship process take for a Project Manager at BKF Engineers?
Permanent residence sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is a multi-stage process. The PERM labor certification with DOL alone can take six months to over a year. After approval, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, and then you wait for your priority date to become current before filing for adjustment of status. Plan for a total timeline of two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth.
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