Senior Project Manager - Water and Wastewater
About The Position
Our Water Resources Business Sector is experiencing growth and is looking for a Senior Project Manager to be a key contributor. This role is equivalent to a Principal Engineer or higher at similar firms, requiring extensive experience in technical expertise, design, project planning, project engineering, management, client relations, and business development. BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm with over 110 years of experience serving various clients across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. We offer a unique culture that values professional autonomy, innovation, and collaboration, and we are proud to be Great Place to Work certified.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
- 14+ years of relevant experience
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- 4+ years of project and staff management
- Experience with CAD and GIS
- PE licensure in CA
Nice To Haves
- Subject matter experts on pump stations.
- Familiarity with municipal stormwater programs and regulatory requirements.
- Experience and expertise in pump station and storage tank engineering design
- Master's degree 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.
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.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Profit sharing
- 401k
- Generous paid time off packages
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Flexible schedules
- Education reimbursement
- Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
