Senior Regulatory Specialist

BKF Engineers•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

BKF is seeking a Senior Regulatory Specialist and Project Manager to support its growing team of biologists, CEQA/NEPA practitioners, engineers, and planners. This position can be remote or hybrid. The ideal candidate will be adept at serving as both a permitting and regulatory compliance specialist and a senior project manager. BKF is a dynamic multi-service consulting firm with over 110 years of experience, specializing in planning, environmental compliance, engineering, surveying, and construction management across more than 20 West Coast offices. The firm is committed to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for land development, transportation, water resources, and government services markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in environmental science.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of cultural resource professionals.
Strong understanding of federal and state environmental regulations and laws.
A high-energy, passionate, results-oriented team player and resourceful leader.
Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients.
Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver’s record.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
Experience providing project budgets and task descriptions, managing task budgets, and interacting with clients.
Experience identifying and comparing multiple permitting pathways for clients.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
While not required, highly qualified candidates could also serve as a project biologist or wetland delineation expert.

Responsibilities

Support clients in need of environmental permitting, including but not limited to Incidental Take Permits, Habitat Conservation Plan Drafting and consistency analyses, Clean Water Act 401 and 404 permits, USACE 408 permits, California Coastal Commission permits, and CDFW Section 1600 permitting.
Provide project budgets and task descriptions, manage task budgets, and interact with clients.
Identify and compare multiple permitting pathways for clients.
Participate in business development and work collaboratively to secure contracts.
Support other divisions within BKF on multi-disciplinary pursuits.
Ensure timely deliverables and updates to internal and external partners and clients.
Manage budgets to maximize financial performance.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.