Remote Senior Environmental Permitting & Project Manager

BKF; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

End of year bonuses

Profit sharing

401k

Generous paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF is seeking a Senior Regulatory Specialist and Project Manager to support our environmental consulting practice in California. The role blends permitting expertise with senior project leadership, with options for remote or hybrid work between California offices and home.

You will help clients navigate federal/state environmental regulations, manage budgets, and lead multidisciplinary teams while pursuing new contracts and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in environmental science.
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of cultural resource professionals.
• Strong understanding of federal and state environmental regulations and laws.
• Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting for permits and consents (e.g., Section 1600, CWA 401/404, USACE 408, Coastal Commission).
• Identify and compare permitting pathways for clients and manage task budgets.
• Participate in business development and secure contracts.
• Ensure timely deliverables and manage budgets across multiple projects.

Skills

Regulatory permitting

Project management

Client communication

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

BKF is seeking a Senior Regulatory Specialist and Project Manager to support our environmental consulting practice in California. The role blends permitting expertise with senior project leadership, with options for remote or hybrid work between California offices and home.

You will help clients navigate federal/state environmental regulations, manage budgets, and lead multidisciplinary teams while pursuing new contracts and ensuring high-quality deliverables.