We are hiring a Public Works Project Manager in our Walnut Creek office! Option to work out of Sacramento or Pleasanton if preferred. This is a hybrid remote position.

BKF Engineers has an immediate need for a Public Works Project Manager specializing in Public Works/Capital Improvement projects. The ideal candidate would have experience with managing projects, client communication, staff, and business development as well as be able to plan, design, and coordinate projects from beginning through completion.

As a Public Works Project Manager, you will represent BKF in all regular communications with the client from the initial effort, through the entire course of agreement activity, and in post-agreement marketing activities. Regular communication with assigned BKF Principals and office managers is required and essential in relation to project status and performance. You will be responsible for managing the BKF project as a whole as well as all of the details involved.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain ongoing client relationships, pursue new professional connections, and seek new project opportunities with new and current clients.
• Be required to prepare technical sections of project proposals, and participate in interview presentations.
• Be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling project team activities, including but not limited to; reviewing and/or supervising technical aspects of work as well as defining the project scope, budget and schedule.
• Have primary responsibility for quality control and be the primary client contact for each project.
• Be responsible for setting goals, evaluating staff performance, and serving as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff members.
• Be required to coordinate staff resources with other PM’s and Principals throughout the company.
• Participate in contract negotiations, approve client billing, and secure contract amendments for changes to scope and fees.
• Be expected to meet or exceed group and individual performance goals.
• Communicate project requirements to all team members.
• Commit resources of the firm issuing start and stop orders relating to the project progress and client's directives within contract requirements.
• Provide input to group Principal regarding hiring, lay-offs, and promotion of immediate staff.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in public works site development, capital improvement projects, and public building site development.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET Accredited Curriculum or equivalent required.
• Professional Engineering license in the State of California is required.
• Significant experience managing site development, and design projects involving residential and/or commercial subdivisions, roadways, and utility systems. Demonstrates capability to oversee and manage a staff of engineers.

Public Works/Capital Improvement Projects include streets (pavement rehabilitation, streetscape, complete streets, etc.); trails and parks; on-call assignments; public building site development, and other municipal engineering. A successful BKF Project Manager will combine the skills needed to manage projects, teams, and stakeholder members with a strong technical knowledge of public works design. BKF Project Managers are committed to providing our clients with excellent service and superior value for their consulting investment.

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
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care expenses
• Aflac supplemental insurance option, Life insurance, Long-term disability
• 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, and 8 paid Holidays
• 3 days paid bereavement, 5 days paid jury duty, 5 days paid natural disaster
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid remote work options
• Mental health services, Wellness program, Fitness reimbursement, Gym discounts, Farm Fresh to You discounts
• Free office snacks and drinks
• Education reimbursement and paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• $5,000 one-time bonus for attaining P.E. or PLS
• Company-sponsored sports teams and clubs
• Annual company picnic for employees and their families, casino-themed luncheon end of year celebration
• Employees also have access to BKF’s corporate condo in Lake Tahoe!
• Annualized salary range: $127,500 - $168,850

What makes BKF a great choice?

• The chance to work on iconic West Coast projects
• Inclusive and engaging company culture
• Competitive salary
• Professional development, training, and mentorship
• Company-funded retirement plan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee wellness program
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Flexible work policy and hybrid work schedule
• Outstanding teams of supportive and hard-working professionals

Workplace Awards:

• "Top Work Place” 2014 - 2021 by the Bay Area News Group
• ZweigWhite "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2014 - 2019
• "Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years
• ENR 2017 California's Design Firm of the Year

BKF Engineers provides engineering, surveying, and land planning services for architects, commercial and residential developers, colleges and universities, cities and counties, governmental agencies, hotels, health care facilities, and large corporations. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1915, the firm has 15 California offices and 1 Oregon office employing over 540 staff. Our project experience includes corporate headquarters, office buildings, healthcare facilities, sports facilities, hotels and resorts, justice, public buildings, multi-family housing, educational facilities, retail, industrial, parking, highways, roadways, bridges, and light/heavy rail transit projects.

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