Business Sector Lead - Water Resources
BKF Engineers · Los Angeles, CA · 4 wk ago
HybridOTHR$249k–$333k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes overview and responsibilities etc. We need to use for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content. We have content for Overview (position overview) maybe "About the role". Responsibilities: core job responsibilities. Requirements: listed. Qualifications: maybe degree requirement. Skills: maybe not separate; but we can combine. Benefits: listed. Pay: salary range given. Schedule: not mentioned; maybe flexible schedules mentioned under benefits. Could include Schedule if present: "Flexible schedules". That is schedule info. So we can include Schedule section.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, etc. Also remove navigation, cookie, legal, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities..." etc. Also remove "BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes..." etc. Also remove "To learn more click here." etc.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So include details about company overview? The first paragraph about BKF is substantive; could be placed under About the role? Or maybe a separate "About the company" but not in allowed headings. We could incorporate into About the role section as prose.
We must not invent or summarize away detail. Must keep all specifics: e.g., "Minimum of 15 years leading complex projects in Water Resources, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role..." etc.
We need to use
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content. We have content for Overview (position overview) maybe "About the role". Responsibilities: core job responsibilities. Requirements: listed. Qualifications: maybe degree requirement. Skills: maybe not separate; but we can combine. Benefits: listed. Pay: salary range given. Schedule: not mentioned; maybe flexible schedules mentioned under benefits. Could include Schedule if present: "Flexible schedules". That is schedule info. So we can include Schedule section.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, etc. Also remove navigation, cookie, legal, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities..." etc. Also remove "BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes..." etc. Also remove "To learn more click here." etc.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So include details about company overview? The first paragraph about BKF is substantive; could be placed under About the role? Or maybe a separate "About the company" but not in allowed headings. We could incorporate into About the role section as prose.
We must not invent or summarize away detail. Must keep all specifics: e.g., "Minimum of 15 years leading complex projects in Water Resources, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role..." etc.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So responsibilities list should be
- . Requirements list also
- . Benefits list also
- . Skills maybe not needed.
Pay: we have salary range; we can put in
under Pay section.
Schedule: "Flexible schedules" maybe also mention "paid biweekly"? Actually pay frequency is biweekly; that's pay, not schedule. Schedule: flexible schedules.
We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
... company overview and position overview ...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- ...
...
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field. Master's degree is preferred.
Benefits
- 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
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.
Schedule
Flexible schedules.
We need to ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: The responsibilities list includes many items; we need to capture all bullet points from "Core Job Responsibilities / Outcomes". Let's extract them:
- 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
We need to include all these as list items. Could group under headings? But we only have one Responsibilities section; we can just list all responsibilities as - items. That's okay.
Requirements list: extract bullet points from "Requirements". They are sentences separated by periods. Let's list each as
- :
- 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
Also note "Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field Master's degree is preferred" is qualification.
Now Benefits list: we have "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". Also "BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here." We'll ignore the link.
Pay: we have salary range and "paid biweekly". We'll include both.
Schedule: "Flexible schedules" already in benefits; but we can still have schedule section maybe just mention flexible schedules. However we might duplicate; but it's okay to have schedule section referencing flexible schedules. The instruction: only include section when posting has real specific content. It does have flexible schedules mentioned under benefits. So we can include schedule section with that detail.
Now About the role: need to include company overview and position overview. Let's craft a paragraph that includes all substantive info from first paragraphs and position overview without omitting details.
First paragraph: "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."
We'll combine into About the role section.
Now ensure we didn't include any boilerplate: removed EEO, unsolicited resumes, etc.
Now output HTML fragment.
Check for any missing substantive info: The "Physical Demands" and "Work Conditions" sections: Are they substantive? They describe physical demands and work conditions. Should we include? The instruction: include a section only when posting has real specific content for it. We have headings like Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Physical Demands and Work Conditions are not in allowed headings list. We could incorporate them into About the role or maybe a separate section not allowed. Since only allowed headings are those listed, we should not create other headings. We could fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Physical Demands and Work Conditions could be considered minor metadata; we could fold into About the role as a short paragraph. However they are substantive about job demands. The instruction says "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." Are they minor? Possibly. But we could include them in About the role as a paragraph. Let's include a short paragraph after position overview: "Physical demands include regular talking, hearing, and computer operation, with occasional lifting/pulling/pushing up to 20 pounds. Work conditions involve office-level sound exposure, high‑stress fast‑paced deadline‑driven environment, and travel to other BKF locations and client sites as needed."
That preserves the info.
Now ensure
- . Requirements list also
- . Benefits list also
- . Skills maybe not needed.
Pay: we have salary range; we can put in
under Pay section. Schedule: "Flexible schedules" maybe also mention "paid biweekly"? Actually pay frequency is biweekly; that's pay, not schedule. Schedule: flexible schedules. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content. Now produce HTML fragment. Structure:
About the role
... company overview and position overview ...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- ... ...
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field. Master's degree is preferred.
Benefits
- 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
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.
Schedule
Flexible schedules.
We need to ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: The responsibilities list includes many items; we need to capture all bullet points from "Core Job Responsibilities / Outcomes". Let's extract them: - 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 We need to include all these as list items. Could group under headings? But we only have one Responsibilities section; we can just list all responsibilities as - items. That's okay. Requirements list: extract bullet points from "Requirements". They are sentences separated by periods. Let's list each as
- :
- 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
Also note "Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field Master's degree is preferred" is qualification.
Now Benefits list: we have "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". Also "BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here." We'll ignore the link.
Pay: we have salary range and "paid biweekly". We'll include both.
Schedule: "Flexible schedules" already in benefits; but we can still have schedule section maybe just mention flexible schedules. However we might duplicate; but it's okay to have schedule section referencing flexible schedules. The instruction: only include section when posting has real specific content. It does have flexible schedules mentioned under benefits. So we can include schedule section with that detail.
Now About the role: need to include company overview and position overview. Let's craft a paragraph that includes all substantive info from first paragraphs and position overview without omitting details.
First paragraph: "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."
We'll combine into About the role section.
Now ensure we didn't include any boilerplate: removed EEO, unsolicited resumes, etc.
Now output HTML fragment.
Check for any missing substantive info: The "Physical Demands" and "Work Conditions" sections: Are they substantive? They describe physical demands and work conditions. Should we include? The instruction: include a section only when posting has real specific content for it. We have headings like Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Physical Demands and Work Conditions are not in allowed headings list. We could incorporate them into About the role or maybe a separate section not allowed. Since only allowed headings are those listed, we should not create other headings. We could fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Physical Demands and Work Conditions could be considered minor metadata; we could fold into About the role as a short paragraph. However they are substantive about job demands. The instruction says "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." Are they minor? Possibly. But we could include them in About the role as a paragraph. Let's include a short paragraph after position overview: "Physical demands include regular talking, hearing, and computer operation, with occasional lifting/pulling/pushing up to 20 pounds. Work conditions involve office-level sound exposure, high‑stress fast‑paced deadline‑driven environment, and travel to other BKF locations and client sites as needed." That preserves the info. Now ensure
- . Skills maybe not needed.
Pay: we have salary range; we can put in
- . Benefits list also