Senior Project Manager – Land Development
BKF Engineers
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sacramento • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $135,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead planning, design, and project management efforts for a wide range of land development projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and infill developments
- Manage projects through all phases, including feasibility, entitlement, due diligence, grading and drainage design, utility design, permitting, and construction support
- Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, including developers, architects, surveyors, and reviewing agencies, to ensure successful project delivery
- Guide projects through local, regional, and state permitting processes, addressing agency comments and regulatory requirements
- Apply in-depth knowledge of land development standards, zoning codes, and site development regulations to inform project decisions
- Mentor and develop staff through technical guidance, project oversight, and career support
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, representing BKF in meetings and maintaining strong, long-term relationships
- Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, contributing to proposals, and expanding existing client relationships
- Strengthen BKF’s land development presence in the Bay Area through strategic engagement, market awareness, and industry involvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California required
- Minimum 15 years of experience managing land development projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, entitlement, design, permitting, and construction support
- Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and strategic growth within the land development market
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
- Proficiency with project management tools and extensive experience with land development design using AutoCAD and Civil 3D (grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout)
- Ability and willingness to travel between offices and client sites as needed.
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.
- BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
land development project managementfeasibility analysisentitlement processesgrading designdrainage designutility designpermittingconstruction supportbusiness developmentclient relationship management
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationmentoringproject oversightstrategic growthteam collaborationclient engagementrelationship buildingtechnical guidancemarket awareness
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license in California