Water Resources Senior Project Director - Water and Wastewater Design

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for project issues within the portfolio, resolving challenges and mitigating risks.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation, report portfolio performance to the Area Lead.
• Implement and enforce firm-wide project management standards, QA/QC processes, and safety protocols across all assigned projects.
• Support Area Lead in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional team, which may include Area and/or Discipline Leads.
• Support succession planning and talent acquisition in alignment with sector and firmwide goals.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage client relationships within assigned portfolio; ensure high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities in alignment with area and firm goals.
• Lead or support proposal development and presentations for new work within the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Area Lead on strategic pursuits and major client initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor Project Managers and Senior Project Managers; provide guidance on project delivery, client management, and professional growth.
• Provide input on performance reviews and succession planning for project management staff.
• Support the development of the regional budget and business plan in coordination with the Practice Lead.
• Monitor backlog, revenue, and operating margin performance across the region.
• Monitor regional performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed to meet or exceed KPIs.
• Optimize resource allocation to ensure operational efficiency and project success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Construction, or closely related field is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the engineering industry, with demonstrated success managing complex projects and leading teams.
• Proven ability to expertly manage multiple projects and client accounts simultaneously.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

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.
• 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 $185,000 - $230,000 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. Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations. BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.