Project Manager - Water Systems

About Us

Our Water Resources Business Sector—serving public works departments and water / wastewater utilities throughout California is undergoing re-organization to accelerate the growth of our service capabilities, client base, staff development, and water industry engagement and leadership. This re-organization is creating 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 400 civil 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.

The Project Manager – Water System Design will play a key role in developing, managing, and growing the water system design team within BKF’s Water Resources business sector.  Equivalent to a Principal Engineer position at other consulting firms, this is a unique opportunity for significant career growth and leadership.  Previous experience with designing water system infrastructure, project planning / engineering / management, client relations and business development, and staff management are required.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

• Perform complex engineering tasks, including engineering designs, preparing reports, construction drawings, specifications, calculations, opinions of probable cost and construction schedule / sequencing for various projects.
• Serve as project manager or team member on larger water infrastructure design and construction projects.
• Review design work products for compliance with engineering principles, firm standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Develop proposals and budgets for 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 directly and through industry association involvement.
• Maintain workload forecasts for all projects under personal management. Work closely with other engineers and managers to balance workload demands amongst current staff.
• Assist in mentoring and training Design and Project Engineers.

Requirements

Preferred Education and / or Experience

Physical Demands :

Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull / push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions :

Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.  Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits

Workplace Awards :

BKF 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.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

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