Project Manager - Water Resilience

About Us

At BKF Engineers, we are committed to tackling the complex challenges of water resources and flooding faced by communities in California and beyond. Our Water Resources Business Sector specializes in innovative strategies for enhancing water resilience through infrastructure design and planning, serving public works departments and utilities throughout the region. With an emphasis on building sustainable and resilient water systems, we leverage cutting-edge technology and collaborative approaches to deliver impactful solutions.

The Project Manager - Water Resilience will be key in spearheading projects to enhance community resilience to flooding, climate change, and water scarcity. This pivotal role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing projects from concept through execution, and engaging with clients and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. Ideal candidates will bring a passion for water resilience, alongside expertise in project management and a robust engineering background.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water resilience projects, ensuring timely completion, adherence to budgets, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, to facilitate project progress and secure necessary approvals.
• Conduct technical analyses and assessments to inform project design, including hydrologic modeling, risk assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Develop project proposals, scope of work, schedules, and budgets, while ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• Engage clients and stakeholders in project development, providing updates and building supportive relationships.
• Mentor and train junior staff members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment within the team.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities related to water resilience, contributing to BKF’s growth and market presence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in water resources engineering, with a focus on flood management and resilience projects.
• Proven project management experience, with strong skills in budget management and client relations.
• California PE licensure or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in hydrologic modeling software and engineering design tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams and public sector clients.
• Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related areas.
• A strong network of contacts within the water resources field.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable and resilient design practices.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to talk or hear and operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse. May occasionally lift, pull, push, or carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions:

Exposure to sounds at low or moderate levels consistent with an office environment. Ability to handle a high-stress, fast-paced workplace and may require travel to client sites and BKF locations.

• The typical base salary range for this position is $123,000.00 - $170,000.00 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly position paid bi-weekly.
• 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. To learn more click here.

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.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

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