Infrastructure Portfolio Director — Lead Projects & Teams

BKF Engineers; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of year bonuses

Profit sharing

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BKF Engineers, a long-established multi-service infrastructure firm, seeks a Senior Project Director to lead a portfolio of complex projects and strategic client accounts across CA and beyond. You will bridge project execution with area leadership, ensure delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and mentor project managers and directors.

The role emphasizes portfolio performance, business development, and cross-office collaboration while maintaining a culture of safety, quality, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Construction or closely related field is required.
• PE license in California required.
• 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.

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.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities in alignment with area and firm goals.
• Collaborate with Area Lead on strategic pursuits and major client initiatives.
• Monitor backlog, revenue, and operating margin performance across the region.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding performance KPIs including utilization and project profitability.
• Optimize resource allocation to ensure operational efficiency and project success.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related field

PE license in California

10+ years engineering experience

Tools

Project management software

Budget tracking

Job description

BKF Engineers, a long-established multi-service infrastructure firm, seeks a Senior Project Director to lead a portfolio of complex projects and strategic client accounts across CA and beyond. You will bridge project execution with area leadership, ensure delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and mentor project managers and directors.

The role emphasizes portfolio performance, business development, and cross-office collaboration while maintaining a culture of safety, quality, and continuous