Project Director - Southern California Healthcare

About the role

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, 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 in a culture that values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. This role is critical to executing the firm's strategic objectives, such as expanding market share, strengthening priority client accounts, and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery for Healthcare clients in Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Market Strategy & Execution:
  • Execute on the firm's strategic plan for the Healthcare market, including leveraging and integrating experience across other programs where relevant
  • Provide subject matter expertise in the Healthcare market
• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing project delivery teams, with a focus on building market-aligned teams as the sector grows
  • Support succession planning and talent acquisition in alignment with sector and firmwide goals
• Client Engagement & Market Growth:
  • Build and maintain relationships with key clients, contractors, and industry partners
  • Lead major pursuits, proposals, and presentations for high-value projects and programs
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on facility design, scalability, and operational efficiency
  • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client forums
• Project Oversight & Delivery:
  • Provide oversight on key projects to ensure quality, profitability, and client satisfaction
  • Build and support project delivery teams in navigating complex technical and operational challenges
• Operational & Financial Management:
  • Own performance across backlog, revenue, and operating margin for Healthcare projects
  • Responsible for meeting or exceeding performance KPIs including utilization, project profitability, and bookings

Requirements

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience delivering Healthcare projects, with at least 3 years in a project delivery management role
• Demonstrated experience leading project delivery teams, with accountability for client development and overall performance
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects
• Strong understanding of the Southern California Healthcare market, client delivery models, and permitting/regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated success in client management with Healthcare owners/operators, developers, and contractors
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Highly organized, analytical, and results-oriented; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment
• Willingness to travel as needed to support projects, client engagements, and coordination with other offices
• Able to work cooperatively with leadership and other key stakeholders within BKF
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field is required
• PE license in California is preferred

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Must be able to regularly talk, hear, and operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse
• Occasionally lift, pull/push, and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations
• 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

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is $146,000.00 - $220,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.

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