Senior Water Resources PM - Lead, Grow, Flexible Hours

BKF Engineers; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Profit sharing

401k

Generous paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and grow our Water Resources practice in California. You will oversee major design and construction projects, mentor junior staff, and manage client communications and proposals.

Expertise in flood control, stormwater, and hydraulic modeling is highly valued. Join a long-standing infrastructure firm with a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, and opportunities for leadership across offices.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 contract
• Maintain three-month workload projections for all projects under personal management
• Mentor and train Senior Project Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Project Managers

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

PE licensure in CA

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and grow our Water Resources practice in California. You will oversee major design and construction projects, mentor junior staff, and manage client communications and proposals.

Expertise in flood control, stormwater, and hydraulic modeling is highly valued. Join a long-standing infrastructure firm with a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, and opportunities for leadership across offices.