Senior Project Manager - Water Systems

BKF Engineers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Project Manager in the Water Resources sector, where your expertise will lead impactful projects in water systems, recycled water, and wastewater management. This role offers the chance to shape a growing team, drive engineering innovation, and cultivate lasting client relationships. With a supportive environment and a commitment to professional development, you'll thrive in a dynamic setting that values your contributions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in the water industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

End of year bonuses

Profit sharing

401k

100% premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous vacation and sick time packages

8 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Paid annual dues for professional organizations

Qualifications

• 14+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.
• PE licensure in CA is required for this senior role.

Responsibilities

• Manage larger design and construction projects in the Water Resources sector.
• Mentor and train project engineers and managers for team development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Client relations

Technical leadership

Mentoring and training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

About Us

Our Water Resources Business Sector—serving public works departments and water/wastewater utilities throughout California--is undergoing re-organization to accelerate the growth of our service capabilities, client base, staff development, and water industry engagement and leadership. This re-organization is creating multiple career growth and leadership opportunities for experienced engineers and planners in our practice areas: water systems, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater/flood. With the support of our OneBKF Team of over 400 civil engineers, planners, and surveyors, BKF's Water Resources business sector provides an ideal place for experienced engineers looking for career growth as we help our current and future clients throughout the Western US solve their water challenges.

BKF is looking for a Senior Project Manager to be a key contributor as we grow our Water Resources business sector. This position is equivalent to a Principal Engineer or higher level at similar consulting firms and represents experience beyond the mid-level in technical expertise, design, project planning, project engineering, management, client relations and/or business development. In addition to technical and project management leadership, this role will also have significant responsibility for hiring, development, integration, and overall management of the growing Water Resources team at BKF.

Essential Duties And Accountabilities

• Serve as a project manager on larger design and construction projects
• Serve as a technical leader or management leader within the Water Resources sector
• Perform and oversee complex engineering tasks including engineering designs, preparing reports, construction drawings, specifications, and calculations for water distribution systems with focus on pump stations, tanks, and transmission mains
• Review product designs and drawings for compliance with engineering principles, firm standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications
• Develop proposals and budgets for larger engineering efforts
• Meet with clients to determine recommended project scope, estimate staffing requirements, and fee for review and prepare for signature
• Develop and maintain client contact before, during, and after project completion
• Cultivate client relationships through industry groups and by direct contact
• Maintain three-month workload projections for all projects under personal management
• Mentor and train Senior Project Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Project Managers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• 14+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• 4+ years of project and staff management
• Experience with CAD and GIS
• PE licensure in CA

Preferred Education And/or Experience

• Experience and expertise in pump station and storage tank engineering design
• Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Presentations to industry groups and/or leadership in industry groups at the local/regional level
• Capabilities and interest in municipal sewer collection system, water master planning and advanced modeling also welcome
• This position may require out-of-office travel with occasional evening and overnight assignments

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.

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $154,000 - $187,000 annually, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly
• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents
• Generous vacation and sick time packages
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks.

Workplace Awards

• We're proud to be a 2024 - 2025 "Great Place To Work" certified company!
• BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group's 2023 Trifecta Award
• Zweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023
• Bay Area News Group "Top Work Place" for 7 years in a row!
• "Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years

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.