Project Manager - Water Resources, Stormwater

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.

This role collaborates across BKF teams to deliver water infrastructure projects while anchoring our regional water resources practice in California. Ideal candidates have 10-15 years of experience, a California P.E. license, and a passion for leading projects and fostering client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and project management efforts across a diverse portfolio of stormwater infrastructure projects, including master planning, interior drainage studies, urban flood management, storm drain systems, channel improvements, and green infrastructure programs
• Leverage internal talent for project delivery while scaling a local network
• Navigate permitting processes, technical studies, and client coordination
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in stormwater infrastructure engineering
• Exhibit managerial aspirations and leadership qualities to potentially foster a local team and mentor junior staff
• Quickly become familiar with BKF's service offerings and cross-sell all services to regional clients
• Build your own team with a strong focus on creating visibility in Northern California with clients and business partners
• Work both independently and collaboratively to pursue and win water infrastructure projects in Northern California

Requirements

• Based in California to enhance existing BKF local staff and client relationships and establish a regional footprint
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required
• 10 to 15 years of experience in leading planning and design of stormwater and flood control capital improvement projects
• Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as InfoWorks ICM, HEC-RES, and XPSWMM
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with new and existing clients, internal teams, and stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in building client relationships and strategic positioning for project opportunities
• Entrepreneurial drive to pursue new water resource projects and establish a local presence, with the potential to grow and lead a team

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

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $180,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.

Benefits

• 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