Construction Engineer Jobs in Oakland, CA
Construction Engineer jobs in Oakland, California are available now at employers like Exponent, BKF Engineers, and Helix Electric and other local employers, from entry level to senior. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
BKF is hiring a Principal Construction Manager to provide leadership, strategic planning, staff development and business development for the construction management group within the greater San Francisco Bay Area. They must provide full program leadership the Construction Management Department, Water Resources Division. Lead efforts to develop, sustain and grow business in the transportation market sectors, and ensure revenue growth and profitability of same.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides program level leadership of the Water Resources division of Construction Management Department within the greater Bay Area
- Executes and is responsible for business development efforts and strategies to achieve market sector financial performance metrics
- Serves as Project Manager on projects as appropriate
- Utilizes highly effective communication skills with internal and client staff at multiple levels, including elected officials to ensure a high degree of quality, timeliness, and profitability
- Demonstrates effective leadership in resolving obstacles for delivery of complex projects
- Supervises and directs CM project staff and teams in the Water Resources division
- Manages projects with efficient delivery and high-quality standards
- Leads planning and scheduling efforts relating to multiple project integration
- Guides development of CM subprograms
- Assists with significant program positioning and proposal efforts
- Interfaces with Headquarters and Business Development staff to identify and track and pursue business opportunities
- Attends industry events and conferences for client networking purposes
- Visits clients to position for upcoming work
- Strengthens business development activities, including preparation of proposals, interviews, and project contracting/setup processes
- Engages and promotes staff to execute strategic staffing activities and recruitment efforts
- Monitors and take responsibility for profitability
- Other related duties and assigned or required
Desired Construction Management Experience:
We are seeking candidates with experience in some of the following areas. While not every item is required, experience in a combination of these areas will be highly valued:
- Large diameter sewer and water pipeline, including trenchless installations
- Water and wastewater treatment plants, including membrane filtration technology
- Sewer lift stations
- Booster pump stations
- Groundwater wells
- Stormwater diversion, capture, and treatment
- Flood control infrastructure
- SCADA installation, integration, and startup commissioning
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Education, Licensure, or Certification Required
- BS in Civil Engineering or transitional field
- California registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- Valid Driver’s license and an insurable driver’s record required
Minimum Experience Required
- 15 years of industry experience with increasing levels of knowledge, responsibility, and leadership requirements
Other Required Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong technical writing skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to learn and utilize Deltek Vision software
- Interacts well with other staff
Benefits
- The typical base salary range for this position is $225,000.00 - $275,000.00 annually, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location, hourly wage
- Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k
- BKF pays multiple of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents
- Generous vacation and sick time packages
- 8 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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Who's Hiring
- Exponent4

- BKF Engineers2

- Helix Electric2

- Alameda County Transportation Commission2A
- AECOM1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Technology & Software2
- Energy1
- Medical Devices1
Construction Engineer Jobs in Oakland: Frequently Asked Questions
How many construction engineer jobs are there in Oakland?
There are 17+ construction engineer openings in Oakland, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Oakland employers hire.
Which companies hire construction engineers in Oakland?
Companies currently hiring construction engineers in Oakland include Exponent, BKF Engineers, and Helix Electric, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote construction engineer jobs in Oakland?
Yes. About 22% of construction engineer openings tied to Oakland are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Oakland.
Which industries hire the most construction engineers in Oakland?
Most construction engineer openings in Oakland sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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