Project Manager - Water Resources

BKF Engineers • Healdsburg, CA

71d • $120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

BKF Engineers is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in civil engineering Water Resources Infrastructures to help lead our long-standing presence in the Northern Bay Area. This role is ideal for someone with 10 years of experience and a California Professional Engineering (P.E.) license who is ready to lead projects and build lasting client relationships. The successful candidate will work closely with staff across BKF teams to deliver water infrastructure projects while anchoring our water resources presence in the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is prioritized.
• 10 years of experience in water resources infrastructure, including design and project management of pipelines, pump stations, and rehabilitation projects.
• Strong background in water infrastructure design, including pipeline design, pipe rehabilitation, pump station design and rehabilitation.
• Proven ability to lead planning studies, master plans, and infrastructure projects from concept through delivery and completion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with new, existing clients, internal teams, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in building client relationships and strategic positioning for project opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial drive to pursue new water resource projects and establish a local presence, with the potential to grow and lead a small team.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to pursue and win water infrastructure projects in the North Bay.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and project management efforts across a range of water infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, tanks, planning studies, hydrology/hydraulic evaluations, and rehabilitation initiatives.
• Leverage internal talent for project delivery while scaling a local network.
• Familiarity with permitting processes, technical studies, and client coordination.
• Commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in water infrastructure engineering.
• Demonstrated managerial aspirations and leadership qualities to potentially foster a local team and mentor junior staff.
• Quickly become familiar with BKF’s service offerings and cross-sell all services to regional clients.
• Build your own team with a strong focus on creating visibility in the North Bay with clients and business partners.
• Be based in Santa Rosa to enhance existing BKF local staff and client relationships to establish a regional footprint.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees