Hybrid Project Manager – Housing Element & Community Planning

Socket.dev; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k

Generous paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Award-winning benefits

Job summary

BKF is seeking a Project Manager for Housing Element services to lead project delivery and pursue new opportunities in the Bay Area and LA metro markets. You will oversee housing element updates, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and guide clients through HCD processes to achieve certification.

The role emphasizes seller-doer capabilities, strong client engagement, and collaboration across the Community Planning practice, with flexibility for remote/hybrid work and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in community planning.
• Experience as Project Manager or lead on at least one 6th cycle Housing Element update.
• Knowledge of RHNA methodology, site inventory requirements, rezoning programs, AFFH analysis.
• Experience contributing to business development: proposals, RFP responses, client presentations; seller-doer preferred.
• Strong community engagement skills; able to facilitate public meetings and develop outreach materials.
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or closely related field; AICP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Delivery: manage Housing Element updates, background reports, site inventories, rezoning, and public engagement through HCD certification.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and subconsultant coordination for quality delivery.
• Guide clients through HCD review cycles and evolving state housing law.
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Public engagement

Communication

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning

AICP certification preferred

Job description

BKF is seeking a Project Manager for Housing Element services to lead project delivery and pursue new opportunities in the Bay Area and LA metro markets. You will oversee housing element updates, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and guide clients through HCD processes to achieve certification.

The role emphasizes seller-doer capabilities, strong client engagement, and collaboration across the Community Planning practice, with flexibility for remote/hybrid work and travel as needed.