Business Sector Lead - Water Resources
for sections present: About the role? The posting includes "Position Overview" which is like about the role. Also "Core Job Responsibilities / Outcomes" -> Responsibilities. "Requirements". "Benefits". Possibly "Pay" (salary range) and "Schedule"? The posting mentions salary range and paid biweekly, but schedule? Not explicit schedule. It mentions flexible schedules under benefits. So we could include Schedule section if there is content: "Flexible schedules". That is a schedule detail. So we can include a Schedule heading with that detail. Also Pay heading with salary range. Benefits heading with list of benefits.
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We need to preserve all substantive information. So include details about BKF firm description? That's about the company, maybe part of About the role? The "Position Overview" includes description of role. The firm description at start could be considered "About the company" but not required heading. We could include it under About the role? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have About the role section containing position overview and maybe firm description. But we should not invent headings not listed. We'll include About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Possibly also Qualifications? The requirements include education etc. Could treat as Requirements. We'll not duplicate.
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Firm description: "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."
Position Overview: "The Business Sector Lead of Water Resources provides strategic, operational leadership and market growth across several service areas. You will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Infrastructure Solutions. With a strong understanding of water resources services, the Business Sector Lead of Water Resources ensures excellence in project delivery, client service, talent development, and financial performance. This role is accountable for aligning the Water Resources business sector with the firm's strategic growth goals, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and driving innovation in service delivery. The role will also work in close partnership with other market, regional, and functional leaders to elevate the firm's position in the Water Resources space."
Core Job Responsibilities / Outcomes: list items:
- Strategic Leadership & Direction: Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for the Water Resources business sector, aligning with BKF's long-term goals and vision. Identify and pursue growth opportunities including geographic expansion, new service lines, and major pursuits. Identify Merger and Acquisition opportunities that align with the overall market and corporate strategy. Develop and execute strategies to successfully integrate acquisitions with the goal of unlocking synergies that drive growth
- Team Building & Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of professionals, fostering an environment of growth, collaboration, and integrity. Support the team's professional development and succession planning. Lead succession planning and talent acquisition strategies for key roles within the markets. Oversee the allocation of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure project success and operational efficiency
- Financial Management: Lead annual business plan/budget and long-range forecasting for Water Resources. Develop and own the P&L for all service areas, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, backlog health, and margin in accordance with the annual operating plan. Guide pricing strategies, fee development, and resource allocation in alignment with financial targets. Monitor and drive the sector's performance metrics, ensuring that the team consistently meets or exceeds Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Regularly review and assess the performance of the Water Resources sector, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
- Market Engagement & Growth: Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, expand relationships with clients and partners, and contribute to the overall growth of the sector. Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing teams to shape go-to-market strategies, major pursuit plans, and capture efforts. Serve as executive sponsor on key pursuits and client accounts in the Water Resources sector. Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and with public agencies to enhance market visibility and influence. Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key public and private sector clients.
- Project Oversight & Execution: Provide leadership and oversight of all project delivery ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction from inception to completion. Drive consistency in project delivery, leveraging best practices and standardized tools across teams. Identify and mitigate risks associated with Water Resources projects and operations, ensuring the safety and success of all initiatives. Conduct technical reviews and provide technical oversight on a wide range of Water Resources projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Collaborate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to obtain necessary permits and approvals for projects. Lead the development and implementation of innovative solutions for Water Resources services
- Client Relations: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and trust in BKF's services. Foster new client relationships in alignment with the strategic growth goals of the company
- Collaboration: Work closely with other leaders across BKF to share best practices, optimize processes, and contribute to company-wide initiatives. Support other projects and teams as needed. Maintain open and effective communication with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior leadership, to ensure alignment and transparency.
Requirements: list:
- Minimum of 15 years leading complex projects in Water Resources, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role with overall responsibility to develop and grow a business sector
- Proven success in P&L ownership, including driving scaled revenue growth, operational efficiency, and profitability management across multiple business lines or regions.
- Excellent business acumen with a focus on KPIs, operational efficiency, and scalable growth.
- Demonstrated track record of business development and client relationship management in public and/or private sector markets.
- Skilled in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and change management.
- Deep understanding of project lifecycle management in the AEC industry, including planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.
- Exceptional leadership and people management capabilities with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; able to represent the firm with clients, partners, and industry organizations.
- Strong working knowledge of industry trends, funding mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks affecting infrastructure investment.
- Client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering excellence and value.
- Highly organized, analytical, and results oriented.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support regional offices, project sites, or client engagements
- Able to work cooperatively with leadership and other key stakeholders within BKF
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
- Master's degree is preferred
Physical Demands and Work Conditions: Might be considered part of Requirements? Could be separate but not required heading. We could include under Requirements as prose? But they are specifics. Could include as a
under Requirements after list. Or we could omit? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include Physical Demands and Work Conditions. Could be part of Requirements section as a paragraph.
Benefits: list:
- The typical base salary range for this position is $248,601 - $332,790, 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.
But note: The first bullet includes salary range; we will separate Pay section for salary. Benefits section should exclude salary? The instruction: include Pay section only if posting actually states them. It does state salary range. So we will have Pay section with that sentence. Benefits section will list other benefits.
Thus Pay: "
The typical base salary range for this position is $248,601 - $332,790, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly
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Benefits: list items:
- 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.
Schedule: we have "Flexible schedules" already in benefits; but schedule section could contain that detail. However we might avoid duplication. The instruction: do not repeat content? Not explicitly, but we should preserve all info. Could include schedule section with "Flexible schedules". Benefits still list it; duplication maybe okay but better to avoid. We could keep schedule section with "Flexible schedules" and remove from benefits list. But benefits list includes flexible schedules as a benefit; it's okay to have it there as well. However to avoid duplication we could keep schedule section and keep benefits without flexible schedules. Let's decide: Keep schedule section with "Flexible schedules". Benefits list other items.
Thus Benefits list:
- Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k
- Generous paid time off packages
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
- BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.
Schedule: "Flexible schedules
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Now About the role: combine firm description and position overview into prose maybe multiple paragraphs.
We'll output:
About the role
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.
The Business Sector Lead of Water Resources provides strategic, operational leadership and market growth across several service areas. You will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Infrastructure Solutions. With a strong understanding of water resources services, the Business Sector Lead of Water Resources ensures excellence in project delivery, client service, talent development, and financial performance. This role is accountable for aligning the Water Resources business sector with the firm's strategic growth goals, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and driving innovation in service delivery. The role will also work in close partnership with other market, regional, and functional leaders to elevate the firm's position in the Water Resources space.
Then Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Direction: Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for the Water Resources business sector, aligning with BKF's long-term goals and vision. Identify and pursue growth opportunities including geographic expansion, new service lines, and major pursuits. Identify Mer
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for responsibilities we list each bullet. For requirements list each bullet. For benefits list each bullet.
We need to use
for prose. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content. Let's extract content. Firm description: "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." Position Overview: "The Business Sector Lead of Water Resources provides strategic, operational leadership and market growth across several service areas. You will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Infrastructure Solutions. With a strong understanding of water resources services, the Business Sector Lead of Water Resources ensures excellence in project delivery, client service, talent development, and financial performance. This role is accountable for aligning the Water Resources business sector with the firm's strategic growth goals, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and driving innovation in service delivery. The role will also work in close partnership with other market, regional, and functional leaders to elevate the firm's position in the Water Resources space." Core Job Responsibilities / Outcomes: list items: - Strategic Leadership & Direction: Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for the Water Resources business sector, aligning with BKF's long-term goals and vision. Identify and pursue growth opportunities including geographic expansion, new service lines, and major pursuits. Identify Merger and Acquisition opportunities that align with the overall market and corporate strategy. Develop and execute strategies to successfully integrate acquisitions with the goal of unlocking synergies that drive growth - Team Building & Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of professionals, fostering an environment of growth, collaboration, and integrity. Support the team's professional development and succession planning. Lead succession planning and talent acquisition strategies for key roles within the markets. Oversee the allocation of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure project success and operational efficiency - Financial Management: Lead annual business plan/budget and long-range forecasting for Water Resources. Develop and own the P&L for all service areas, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, backlog health, and margin in accordance with the annual operating plan. Guide pricing strategies, fee development, and resource allocation in alignment with financial targets. Monitor and drive the sector's performance metrics, ensuring that the team consistently meets or exceeds Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Regularly review and assess the performance of the Water Resources sector, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery. - Market Engagement & Growth: Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, expand relationships with clients and partners, and contribute to the overall growth of the sector. Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing teams to shape go-to-market strategies, major pursuit plans, and capture efforts. Serve as executive sponsor on key pursuits and client accounts in the Water Resources sector. Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and with public agencies to enhance market visibility and influence. Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key public and private sector clients. - Project Oversight & Execution: Provide leadership and oversight of all project delivery ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction from inception to completion. Drive consistency in project delivery, leveraging best practices and standardized tools across teams. Identify and mitigate risks associated with Water Resources projects and operations, ensuring the safety and success of all initiatives. Conduct technical reviews and provide technical oversight on a wide range of Water Resources projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Collaborate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to obtain necessary permits and approvals for projects. Lead the development and implementation of innovative solutions for Water Resources services - Client Relations: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and trust in BKF's services. Foster new client relationships in alignment with the strategic growth goals of the company - Collaboration: Work closely with other leaders across BKF to share best practices, optimize processes, and contribute to company-wide initiatives. Support other projects and teams as needed. Maintain open and effective communication with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior leadership, to ensure alignment and transparency. Requirements: list: - Minimum of 15 years leading complex projects in Water Resources, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role with overall responsibility to develop and grow a business sector - Proven success in P&L ownership, including driving scaled revenue growth, operational efficiency, and profitability management across multiple business lines or regions. - Excellent business acumen with a focus on KPIs, operational efficiency, and scalable growth. - Demonstrated track record of business development and client relationship management in public and/or private sector markets. - Skilled in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and change management. - Deep understanding of project lifecycle management in the AEC industry, including planning, design, permitting, and construction phases. - Exceptional leadership and people management capabilities with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; able to represent the firm with clients, partners, and industry organizations. - Strong working knowledge of industry trends, funding mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks affecting infrastructure investment. - Client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering excellence and value. - Highly organized, analytical, and results oriented. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment. - Willingness to travel as needed to support regional offices, project sites, or client engagements - Able to work cooperatively with leadership and other key stakeholders within BKF - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field - Master's degree is preferred Physical Demands and Work Conditions: Might be considered part of Requirements? Could be separate but not required heading. We could include under Requirements as prose? But they are specifics. Could include as a
under Requirements after list. Or we could omit? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include Physical Demands and Work Conditions. Could be part of Requirements section as a paragraph. Benefits: list: - The typical base salary range for this position is $248,601 - $332,790, 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. But note: The first bullet includes salary range; we will separate Pay section for salary. Benefits section should exclude salary? The instruction: include Pay section only if posting actually states them. It does state salary range. So we will have Pay section with that sentence. Benefits section will list other benefits. Thus Pay: "
The typical base salary range for this position is $248,601 - $332,790, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly
" Benefits: list items: - 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. Schedule: we have "Flexible schedules" already in benefits; but schedule section could contain that detail. However we might avoid duplication. The instruction: do not repeat content? Not explicitly, but we should preserve all info. Could include schedule section with "Flexible schedules". Benefits still list it; duplication maybe okay but better to avoid. We could keep schedule section with "Flexible schedules" and remove from benefits list. But benefits list includes flexible schedules as a benefit; it's okay to have it there as well. However to avoid duplication we could keep schedule section and keep benefits without flexible schedules. Let's decide: Keep schedule section with "Flexible schedules". Benefits list other items. Thus Benefits list: - Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k - Generous paid time off packages - 9 Paid Holidays - Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations - BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here. Schedule: "Flexible schedules
" Now About the role: combine firm description and position overview into prose maybe multiple paragraphs. We'll output:About the role
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.
The Business Sector Lead of Water Resources provides strategic, operational leadership and market growth across several service areas. You will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Infrastructure Solutions. With a strong understanding of water resources services, the Business Sector Lead of Water Resources ensures excellence in project delivery, client service, talent development, and financial performance. This role is accountable for aligning the Water Resources business sector with the firm's strategic growth goals, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and driving innovation in service delivery. The role will also work in close partnership with other market, regional, and functional leaders to elevate the firm's position in the Water Resources space.
Then Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Direction: Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for the Water Resources business sector, aligning with BKF's long-term goals and vision. Identify and pursue growth opportunities including geographic expansion, new service lines, and major pursuits. Identify Mer