Civil Infrastructure Manager – Land Development Leader

BKF; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Profit sharing

401(k)

Generous PTO

9 paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Professional dues

Job summary

BKF is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Engineering Manager with Land Development expertise to support our Bay Area team. This role suits a California-licensed Professional Engineer with 7+ years of experience, mentoring junior staff and guiding complex site development projects.

You will collaborate with project managers to deliver grading, drainage, and utility designs, shaping BKF's leadership in land development.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program (required)
• 7+ years of progressive experience delivering land development projects, including residential and commercial subdivisions, site design, utilities, roadways, and public works
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of California (required)
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or comparable civil design platforms

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of small to medium land development projects, ensuring high-quality design and execution
• Support financial management activities including budgeting, invoicing, and monthly billing
• Supervise, mentor, and support the career development of engineering staff
• Plan and organize project tasks; delegate assignments and coordinate team efforts effectively
• Serve as professional-in-charge, making final decisions and consulting on complex technical issues
• Manage grading, drainage, and utility design (water and sewer) for site development projects
• Oversee preparation of reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates
• Ensure quality control (QA/QC) and identify out-of-scope services to maintain project integrity
• Collaborate with design teams and provide cross-team training and technical support
• Prepare proposals including scope, schedule, and fee estimates for new and ongoing projects
• Act as primary client contact; attend project meetings and manage sub-consultants
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local standards to ensure regulatory compliance
• Support business development through cross-selling services and identifying new opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Project management

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

P.E. license (CA)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

BKF is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Engineering Manager with Land Development expertise to support our Bay Area team. This role suits a California-licensed Professional Engineer with 7+ years of experience, mentoring junior staff and guiding complex site development projects.

You will collaborate with project managers to deliver grading, drainage, and utility designs, shaping BKF's leadership in land development.