Senior Water Resources Project Leader

Internetwork Expert; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Profit sharing

401k

Generous paid time off

9 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Paid annual dues for professional and/

Hybrid work model

Award-winning benefits

Job summary

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead water resources initiatives as we expand our California practice. Ideal candidates bring extensive design, project planning, and client-management experience to drive large-scale flood control, stormwater, and water distribution projects.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, budget development, and mentoring staff across offices. A CA PE license and a proven track record in water resources are required."

Qualifications

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

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 designs, reports, drawings, specifications, and calculations for water distribution systems with focus on pump stations, tanks, and transmission mains.
• Review product designs and drawings for engineering principles, standards, and contract requirements.
• Develop proposals and budgets for larger engineering efforts.
• Meet with clients to determine scope, staffing, and fees for review and signature.
• Develop and maintain client contact before, during, and after project completion.
• Cultivate client relationships through industry groups and 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

Communication skills

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead water resources initiatives as we expand our California practice. Ideal candidates bring extensive design, project planning, and client-management experience to drive large-scale flood control, stormwater, and water distribution projects.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, budget development, and mentoring staff across offices. A CA PE license and a proven track record in water resources are required."