Senior Regulatory & Permitting Lead (Remote/Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Profit sharing

401k

Paid time off

9 holidays

Education reimbursement

Professional dues

Job summary

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Regulatory Specialist and Project Manager to support our growing environmental consulting practice across California. The role combines permitting expertise with senior project management, overseeing budgets and client communications in a dynamic team setting.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with federal and state environmental laws, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Minimum 10 years in progressive leadership roles overseeing cultural resource professionals.
• Strong understanding of federal and state environmental regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting, including Incidental Take Permits, Habitat Conservation Plan drafting, CWA 401/404 permits, USACE 408 permits, CCC permits, and CDFW 1600 permitting.
• Assist in business development and securing contracts.
• Collaborate with multiple BKF divisions on multi-disciplinary pursuits.
• Lead teams and manage budgets to maximize financial performance.

Skills

Regulatory permitting

Project management

Environmental regulations

Client communication

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Science

Master's preferred

Job description

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Regulatory Specialist and Project Manager to support our growing environmental consulting practice across California. The role combines permitting expertise with senior project management, overseeing budgets and client communications in a dynamic team setting.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with federal and state environmental laws, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects while coordinating with clients and internal teams.