Regional Biology Lead

Internetwork Expert; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 153,691 - 187,845; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous paid time off

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF in Redwood City is seeking a Bay Area Regional Biology Lead to manage biological resources and regulatory permitting projects. The ideal candidate will train biology staff and participate in business development, ensuring high quality in environmental permitting services.

This position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience with strong project management skills and expertise in biological assessments and regulatory permitting. The role offers competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Established client relationships in the Bay Area.
• 10+ years of experience in biological assessments.
• Completion of wetland delineation training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management and client interactions.
• Lead business development activities.
• Support clients with environmental permitting.

Skills

Project management oversight

Business development

Technical writing

Data analysis

Team management

Vegetation mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Resources or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Environmental permitting software

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 a Bay Area Regional Biology Lead to support our growing biological resources and regulatory permitting team. The ideal candidate will be able to train and oversee biology staff, manage projects, and assist with business development. The position is compatible with remote work, but a physical presence in the Bay Area is required. This role is ideal for an experienced candidate who wants to lead their own team of biologists and regulatory specialists and take a meaningful leadership role in team building and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management oversight on projects, including preparing and managing project budgets and task descriptions, and interacting with clients.
• Lead business development activities, including preparing proposals, participating in project interviews, and conducting proactive business development with key clients.
• Act as a project/task manager on biological and regulatory permitting projects.
• Support clients in need of environmental permitting, including but not limited to Incidental Take Permits, Habitat Conservation Plan Drafting and consistency analyses, Clean Water Act 401 and 404 permits, California Coastal Commission permits, and CDFW Section 1600 permitting. Provide multiple permitting pathways for clients to consider.
• Lead Jurisdictional Delineations and other related fieldwork in support of regulatory permitting tasks, as well as training team members on best practices for fieldwork.
• Drive thought leadership and MNS name recognition by presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and serving in a leadership role in professional organizations.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams including planners, engineers, and environmental scientists.
• Supervise and manage entry‑level staff. Coach, mentor, and develop staff.

Qualifications

• Established relationships with potential clients in the Bay Area and surrounding regions, and physically based in the Bay Area.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Biological Resources, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Completion of wetland delineation training from a known school or program.
• 10+ years of experience conducting vegetation mapping, habitat assessments, jurisdictional delineation of waters and wetlands, and presence/absence surveys.
• Experience supporting mitigation compliance and construction monitoring projects.
• Staff and project/task management experience preferred.
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one‑on‑one and in front of large groups.
• A high energy, passionate, forward‑thinking, results‑oriented, team player, and resourceful leader.
• Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff, managers, and leaders.

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

• The typical base salary range for this position is $153,691.00 – $187,845.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401(k).
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.

Benefits & Perks

• BKF offers competitive and award‑winning benefits and perks. For more information, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BKF 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.