Project Manager - Water Resilience / Surface Water / Flood Control

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water resilience projects, ensuring timely completion, adherence to budgets, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, to facilitate project progress and secure necessary approvals
• Conduct technical analyses and assessments to inform project design, including hydrologic modeling, risk assessments, and feasibility studies
• Develop project proposals, scope of work, schedules, and budgets, while ensuring alignment with client expectations
• Engage clients and stakeholders in project development, providing updates and building supportive relationships
• Mentor and train junior staff members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment within the team
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities related to water resilience, contributing to BKF's growth and market presence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or a related field
• 10-12 years of experience in water resources, with a focus on surface water, flood management and resilience projects
• Proven project management experience in civil engineering, with strong skills in budget management and client relations
• California PE licensure required
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in hydrologic modeling software and engineering design tools
• Experience with preparing proposals for public agencies

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams and public sector clients
• Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related areas
• A strong network of contacts within the water resources field
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable and resilient design practices

Physical Demands

• 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

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

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $123,000.00 - $170,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.
• This is a salary position paid biweekly
• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, 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