Engineering Manager – Land Development
BKF Engineers
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sacramento • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $113,300 - $157,000 per year
About the role
- Lead technical delivery of small to medium land development projects, ensuring high-quality design and execution
- Support financial management activities including budgeting, invoicing, and monthly billing
- Supervise, mentor, and support the career development of engineering staff
- Plan and organize project tasks; delegate assignments and coordinate team efforts effectively
- Serve as professional-in-charge, making final decisions and consulting on complex technical issues
- Manage grading, drainage, and utility design (water and sewer) for site development projects
- Oversee preparation of reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates
- Ensure quality control (QA/QC) and identify out-of-scope services to maintain project integrity
- Collaborate with design teams and provide cross-team training and technical support
- Prepare proposals including scope, schedule, and fee estimates for new and ongoing projects
- Act as primary client contact; attend project meetings and manage sub-consultants
- Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local standards to ensure regulatory compliance
- Support business development through cross-selling services and identifying new opportunities
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program (required)
- 7+ years of progressive experience delivering land development projects, including residential and commercial subdivisions, site design, utilities, roadways, and public works
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of California (required)
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or comparable civil design platforms
- Demonstrated expertise in grading, drainage, utility coordination, and land development infrastructure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to various audiences such as clients, subcontractors, and across teams
- Mentor and support junior engineers through hands-on training, technical oversight, and clear communication
- 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
- The typical base salary range for this position is $113,300.00 - $157,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
- 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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
land developmentgrading designdrainage designutility designsite designbudgetinginvoicingcost estimationquality controlproject management
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingteam coordinationclient managementbusiness development
Certifications
B.S. in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license