Senior Water Resources Project Leader | Flexible Schedule

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

Job summary

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead water resources projects, with emphasis on pump stations, tanks, and transmission mains. The role combines design oversight, project planning, client relations, and business development across California.

Ideal candidates have 14+ years of experience, CA PE licensure, and proven staff leadership. The position offers a senior path with competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

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.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written.

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

Skills

Communication

Project management

Staff management

CAD

GIS

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 projects, with emphasis on pump stations, tanks, and transmission mains. The role combines design oversight, project planning, client relations, and business development across California.

Ideal candidates have 14+ years of experience, CA PE licensure, and proven staff leadership. The position offers a senior path with competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements.