Senior Project Manager - Water Systems

DescriptionAbout BKF's Water Resources Business SectorOur Water Resources business sector—serving public works departments and water/wastewater utilities throughout California--is accelerating growth of our service capabilities, client base, staff development, and water industry engagement and leadership. We have multiple career growth and leadership opportunities for experienced engineers and planners in our practice areas: water systems, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater/flood.  With the support of our OneBKF Team of over 500 engineers, planners, and surveyors and our new capital investment partner, BKF’s Water Resources business sector provides an ideal place for experienced engineers looking for career growth as we help our current and future clients throughout the Western US solve their water challenges.  Senior Project Manager - Municipal Water  BKF is looking for Senior Project Manager to be a key contributor as we grow our Water Resources business sector.  This position is equivalent to a Principal Engineer or higher level at similar consulting firms and represents experience beyond the mid-level in technical expertise, design, project planning, project engineering, management, client relations and/or business development.  In addition to technical and project management leadership, this role will also have significant responsibility for hiring, development, integration, and overall management of the growing Water Resources team at BKF.Locations:  Bay Area, Sacramento, and Orange County/San DiegoEssential Duties and AccountabilitiesServe 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.Required Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering14+ years of relevant experienceExcellent communication skills verbal and written4+ years of project and staff management Experience with CAD and GISPE licensure in CAPreferred Education and/or Experience Experience and expertise in pump station and storage tank engineering designMaster's degree in in Civil/Environmental Engineering Presentations to industry groups and/or leadership in industry groups at the local/regional level.Capabilities and interest in municipal sewer collection system, water master planning and advanced modeling also welcome.Benefits: Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401kBKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 8 paid HolidaysFlexible schedulesEducation reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizationsBKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.Pay: The typical base salary range for this position is $154,600 - $187,000 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.Workplace Awards: We’re proud to be a 2024 - 2025 "Great Place To Work" certified company!BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group’s 2023 Trifecta AwardZweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023Bay Area News Group "Top Work Place” for 7 years in a row!"Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 yearsBKF 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.#LI-Hybrid  .