BKF Engineers

Senior Project Director – Water and Wastewater

BKF Engineers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Santa Cruz • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  • Serve as the primary point of escalation for project issues within the portfolio, resolving challenges and mitigating risks.
  • Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation, report portfolio performance to the Area Lead.
  • Implement and enforce firm-wide project management standards, QA/QC processes, and safety protocols across all assigned projects.
  • Support Area Lead in identifying and implementing process improvements.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional team, which may include Area and/or Discipline Leads.
  • Support succession planning and talent acquisition in alignment with sector and firmwide goals.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage client relationships within assigned portfolio; ensure high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Identify and pursue new project opportunities in alignment with area and firm goals.
  • Lead or support proposal development and presentations for new work within the portfolio.
  • Collaborate with Area Lead on strategic pursuits and major client initiatives.
  • Supervise and mentor Project Managers and Senior Project Managers; provide guidance on project delivery, client management, and professional growth.
  • Support onboarding, training, and development of project staff within the portfolio.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
  • Provide input on performance reviews and succession planning for project management staff.
  • Support the development of the regional budget and business plan in coordination with the Practice Lead.
  • Monitor backlog, revenue, and operating margin performance across the region.
  • Monitor regional performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed to meet or exceed KPIs.
  • Responsible for meeting or exceeding performance KPIs including, but not limited to, utilization and project profitability.
  • Optimize resource allocation to ensure operational efficiency and project success.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Construction or closely related field is required.
  • PE license in California required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Construction, or closely related field required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in California preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in the engineering industry, with demonstrated success managing complex projects and leading teams.
  • Proven ability to expertly manage multiple projects and client accounts simultaneously.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  • Demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management.
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • 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 $160,000 - $220,000 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.
  • Generous vacation and sick time packages.
  • 8 Paid Holidays.
  • 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 & Tools
project managementbudget managementresource allocationquality assurancerisk mitigationbusiness developmentclient relationship managementperformance metricsprocess improvementengineering project management
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementteam culture developmentclient satisfactionproblem-solvingstrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental SciencesBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in ConstructionProfessional Engineer (PE) license in California