Senior Project Manager - Land Development
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, design, and project management efforts for a wide range of land development projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and infill developments
- Manage projects through all phases, including feasibility, entitlement, due diligence, grading and drainage design, utility design, permitting, and construction support
- Cook with internal multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, including developers, architects, surveyors, and reviewing agencies, to ensure successful project delivery
- Guide projects through local, regional, and state permitting processes, addressing agency comments and regulatory requirements
- Apply in-depth knowledge of land development standards, zoning codes, and site development regulations to inform project decisions
- Mentor and develop staff through technical guidance, project oversight, and career support
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, representing BKF in meetings and maintaining strong, long-term relationships
- Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, contributing to proposals, and expanding existing client relationships
- Strategically engage, increase market awareness, and expand industry involvement to strengthen BKF's land development presence in the Bay Area
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California required
- Minimum 15 years of experience managing land development projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, entitlement, design, permitting, and construction support
- Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and strategic growth within the land development market
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
- Proficiency with project management tools and extensive experience with land development design using AutoCAD and Civil 3D (grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout)
- Ability and willingness to travel between offices and client sites as needed
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 $135,000.00 - $190,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
- Competitive salaries
- Profit sharing
- 401k
- Generous paid time off packages
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Flexible schedules
- Education reimbursement
- Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
Company Information
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.