Business Sector Lead - Water Resources
BKF Engineers · Sacramento, CA · 4 wk ago
HybridOTHR$249k–$333k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes "Position Overview" and description. We need to use for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should include sections only if there is real content. The posting includes Position Overview (maybe "About the role"). Then Core Job Responsibilities / Outcomes -> Responsibilities. Then Requirements (list). Then Benefits (including salary range). Also maybe Pay? The Benefits section includes salary range and other benefits. We could separate Pay and Benefits? The instruction: include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. The posting gives salary range and benefits. Could combine into Benefits section (including pay). Or we could have Pay section with salary range and Benefits section with other perks. Since they said "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Probably combine into Benefits section that includes salary and perks. Also maybe "Schedule" not mentioned, so omit. "Qualifications" maybe same as Requirements? Could combine Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings for those specific names if content exists. We have Requirements list; we could put that under Requirements. Also maybe "Skills" could be derived from requirements but we might not need separate Skills if we already have Requirements. Better to have Requirements (includes skills, qualifications). Could also have Qualifications separate if we want, but risk thin. Let's do: About the role (Position Overview), Responsibilities (Core Job Responsibilities / Outcomes), Requirements (the list), Benefits (salary range + perks). No Schedule, Pay, Skills, Qualifications separate.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate like EEO, etc. Also remove navigation, cookie, legal, etc. The posting includes EEO statement at end; we must remove that. 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." maybe considered boilerplate? It's a link to benefits; but it's part of Benefits section? Might be considered navigation; but it's a call to action. Probably remove as it's application instruction? It's not exactly application instruction but it's a link. Safer to remove.
We need to preserve all substantive information: company description, position overview, responsibilities list, requirements list, benefits (salary range, profit sharing, 401k, PTO, holidays, flexible schedules, education reimbursement, paid annual dues). Also note "Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k" etc. Also "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." Keep that.
We need to format responsibilities as
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should include sections only if there is real content. The posting includes Position Overview (maybe "About the role"). Then Core Job Responsibilities / Outcomes -> Responsibilities. Then Requirements (list). Then Benefits (including salary range). Also maybe Pay? The Benefits section includes salary range and other benefits. We could separate Pay and Benefits? The instruction: include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. The posting gives salary range and benefits. Could combine into Benefits section (including pay). Or we could have Pay section with salary range and Benefits section with other perks. Since they said "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Probably combine into Benefits section that includes salary and perks. Also maybe "Schedule" not mentioned, so omit. "Qualifications" maybe same as Requirements? Could combine Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings for those specific names if content exists. We have Requirements list; we could put that under Requirements. Also maybe "Skills" could be derived from requirements but we might not need separate Skills if we already have Requirements. Better to have Requirements (includes skills, qualifications). Could also have Qualifications separate if we want, but risk thin. Let's do: About the role (Position Overview), Responsibilities (Core Job Responsibilities / Outcomes), Requirements (the list), Benefits (salary range + perks). No Schedule, Pay, Skills, Qualifications separate.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate like EEO, etc. Also remove navigation, cookie, legal, etc. The posting includes EEO statement at end; we must remove that. 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." maybe considered boilerplate? It's a link to benefits; but it's part of Benefits section? Might be considered navigation; but it's a call to action. Probably remove as it's application instruction? It's not exactly application instruction but it's a link. Safer to remove.
We need to preserve all substantive information: company description, position overview, responsibilities list, requirements list, benefits (salary range, profit sharing, 401k, PTO, holidays, flexible schedules, education reimbursement, paid annual dues). Also note "Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k" etc. Also "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." Keep that.
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Let's extract Position Overview text:
"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 put that in
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Now responsibilities list: It's a long list with headings like "Strategic Leadership & Direction:", "Team Building & Development:", etc. Each bullet includes multiple sentences. We'll treat each heading as a
- containing the sentences.
We need to preserve all details. Let's copy them exactly as in posting but maybe trim extra spaces.
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 Merger and Acquisition opportunities that align with the overall market and corporate strategyDevelop and execute strategies to successfully integrate acquisitions with the goal of unlocking synergies that drive growth
Note there is a missing space between "strategyDevelop". We'll keep as is? Probably keep original text.
- 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 servicesFoster new client relationships in alignment with the strategic growth goals of the company
Note missing space after servicesFoster. Keep as is.
- 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
Now Requirements list: It's a paragraph with bullet-like sentences separated by periods. We'll split each sentence as
- . Let's extract:
"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"
Also there is "Physical Demands:" and "Work Conditions:" which are not requirements but maybe we could include under Requirements? But they are not exactly requirements; they are physical demands and work conditions. The instruction says use headings for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Physical Demands and Work Conditions could be omitted or placed under Requirements? Might be considered part of Requirements but not typical. However we must preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include them somewhere. Could create a section "Requirements" and include those as list items as well. Or we could add a separate section "Working Conditions" but not in allowed headings. Since only allowed headings are those listed, we should not create other headings. So we need to fold them into existing allowed sections. Perhaps we can put Physical Demands and Work Conditions under Requirements as additional list items. That preserves info.
Thus Requirements list will include those sentences plus the physical demands and work conditions sentences.
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."
We'll keep them as separate list items.
Now Benefits section: The posting includes:
"Benefits 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 biweeklyCompetitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401kGenerous paid time off packages9 Paid HolidaysFlexible schedulesEducation reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizationsBKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here."
We need to parse into list items. There's missing spaces; we need to separate.
Let's extract:
- Typical base salary range: $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.
We could combine first two items. Also "Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k" maybe separate.
We'll create
- for each.
Now we must not include application instructions like "To learn more click here." That's maybe considered boilerplate; we should remove that sentence. So omit "BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here." Actually the first part "BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks." is substantive; we can keep that. The "To learn more click here." is application instruction/link; remove.
Thus benefits list includes that sentence without the click here.
Now we need to output HTML fragment only, no markdown.
Let's craft:
About the role
- . Benefits as
- . Also maybe include a short paragraph for About the role.
Let's extract Position Overview text:
"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 put that in
. Now responsibilities list: It's a long list with headings like "Strategic Leadership & Direction:", "Team Building & Development:", etc. Each bullet includes multiple sentences. We'll treat each heading as a
- containing the sentences. We need to preserve all details. Let's copy them exactly as in posting but maybe trim extra spaces. 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 Merger and Acquisition opportunities that align with the overall market and corporate strategyDevelop and execute strategies to successfully integrate acquisitions with the goal of unlocking synergies that drive growth Note there is a missing space between "strategyDevelop". We'll keep as is? Probably keep original text. - 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 servicesFoster new client relationships in alignment with the strategic growth goals of the company Note missing space after servicesFoster. Keep as is. - 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 Now Requirements list: It's a paragraph with bullet-like sentences separated by periods. We'll split each sentence as
- . Let's extract:
"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"
Also there is "Physical Demands:" and "Work Conditions:" which are not requirements but maybe we could include under Requirements? But they are not exactly requirements; they are physical demands and work conditions. The instruction says use headings for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Physical Demands and Work Conditions could be omitted or placed under Requirements? Might be considered part of Requirements but not typical. However we must preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include them somewhere. Could create a section "Requirements" and include those as list items as well. Or we could add a separate section "Working Conditions" but not in allowed headings. Since only allowed headings are those listed, we should not create other headings. So we need to fold them into existing allowed sections. Perhaps we can put Physical Demands and Work Conditions under Requirements as additional list items. That preserves info.
Thus Requirements list will include those sentences plus the physical demands and work conditions sentences.
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."
We'll keep them as separate list items.
Now Benefits section: The posting includes:
"Benefits 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 biweeklyCompetitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401kGenerous paid time off packages9 Paid HolidaysFlexible schedulesEducation reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizationsBKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here."
We need to parse into list items. There's missing spaces; we need to separate.
Let's extract:
- Typical base salary range: $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.
We could combine first two items. Also "Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k" maybe separate.
We'll create
- for each.
Now we must not include application instructions like "To learn more click here." That's maybe considered boilerplate; we should remove that sentence. So omit "BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here." Actually the first part "BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks." is substantive; we can keep that. The "To learn more click here." is application instruction/link; remove.
Thus benefits list includes that sentence without the click here.
Now we need to output HTML fragment only, no markdown.
Let's craft:
About the role
- for each.
Now we must not include application instructions like "To learn more click here." That's maybe considered boilerplate; we should remove that sentence. So omit "BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here." Actually the first part "BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks." is substantive; we can keep that. The "To learn more click here." is application instruction/link; remove.
Thus benefits list includes that sentence without the click here.
Now we need to output HTML fragment only, no markdown.
Let's craft:
- . Also maybe include a short paragraph for About the role.
Let's extract Position Overview text:
"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 put that in