Environmental / CEQA Project Manager

BKF Engineers; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Education reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A dynamic multi-service consulting firm in California is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead compliance projects under CEQA/NEPA. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leadership experience and a strong background in environmental planning. Responsibilities include managing projects, building client relationships, and overseeing a team of professionals. This role offers flexibility with remote or hybrid options, a competitive salary, and generous benefits. Join us in making a real impact in the environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing environmental professionals.
• Experience managing CEQA/NEPA projects, involving land development and municipal government.
• Ability to communicate effectively in presentations and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Compliance projects and build a portfolio of services.
• Manage environmental compliance documents for diverse projects.
• Facilitate public involvement processes to engage stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Environmental Compliance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or Environmental Science

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

At BKF, we’re not just growing-we’re thriving! As a dynamic multi-service consulting firm, we specialize in planning, engineering, surveying, and construction management. With more than 20 West Coast offices, we’ve been a trusted partner in the land development, transportation, water resources, and government services and markets for over 110 years. Our firm combines deep technical resources with a collaborative approach to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that bring community visions to life. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking company that’s making a real impact, BKF is the place for you!

BKF is hiring an Environmental Project Manager to lead Environmental Compliance (CEQA/NEPA) projects and expand our CEQA/NEPA services throughout California. The Project Manager will build a project portfolio and a staff of qualified environmental professionals. This position offers remote or hybrid (shared time between a California office and home) flexibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with company leadership to achieve performance goals for the Environmental Planning team to grow market share in California.
• Reestablishing industry contacts and building relationships with existing and prospective clients to build a steady and growing pipeline and backlog.
• Leading environmental compliance as a project manager, overseeing CEQA/NEPA document preparation and related technical studies, and conducting environmental constraints and peer review of CEQA/NEPA documents.
• Managing environmental compliance documents for a variety of projects and clients, including land development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, housing, and higher education.
• Driving thought leadership and BKF name recognition by engaging with the Planning and Environmental Services industry in California, contributing innovative ideas, participating in industry associations, serving in leadership roles in professional organizations, presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and establishing yourself as a recognized contributor and leader.
• Guiding and overseeing environmental professional staff in technical, management, leadership, and client service skill sets.
• Ensuring the Environmental Planning team excels technically and financially by overseeing project performance and maintaining high standards in proposal and work product quality.
• Coordinating complex environmental projects and/or multi‑agency/multi‑jurisdictional planning efforts.
• Strategizing environmental compliance needs of a given project, from exemptions and exclusions to EIRs and EISs.
• Planning and coordinating projects and developing scope of work and work plans including preparation of environmental compliance documents, planning assessments, environmental research and assessment, data analysis functions, timelines, budget, and invoicing.
• Serving as a technical consultant and advisor to elected officials, citizen groups, and other stakeholders related to planning policies/standards, issues, processes, procedures, zoning/rezoning issues, ordinance changes, and environmental regulations.
• Facilitating the public involvement process with meetings and/or presentations to bring together interested stakeholders to discuss proposed planning initiatives, assess obstacles, evaluate opposing views and interests, and determine areas of support.
• Coordinating the work of consultants/contractors and other professionals assigned to specific projects.
• Supervising a team; coaching, mentoring, and developing staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing planning and environmental professionals.
• Progressively responsible project management experience with CEQA and NEPA projects in California, involving land development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, housing, and higher education.
• Proven ability and experience supervising staff.
• Articulate and persuasive communicator, both one‑on‑one and in front of large groups.
• High energy, passionate, forward‑thinking, results‑oriented, team player, and resourceful leader.
• Collaborative and skilled at building and maintaining effective working relationships across the organization.
• Effective at managing teams and communicating with clients.
• Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff, managers, and leaders.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

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.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $120,000–$160,000 annually, paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401(k).
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement and paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
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BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.