BKF Engineers

Environmental – CEQA Project Manager

BKF Engineers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Redwood City • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • BKF is hiring a Environmental Project Manager to lead Environmental Compliance (CEQA/NEPA) projects and to expand our CEQA/NEPA services throughout California.
  • The Project Manager will be able to build a project portfolio and a staff of additional qualified environmental professionals.
  • Working with company leadership to achieve performance goals for the Environmental Planning team to grow market share in California.
  • In conjunction with firm leadership, reestablishing industry contacts and building relationships with existing and prospective clients to build a steady and growing pipeline and backlog.
  • Leading environmental compliance as a project manager, overseeing CEQA/NEPA document preparation and related technical studies, and conducting environmental constraints and peer review of CEQA/NEPA documents.
  • Driving thought leadership by actively engaging with the Planning and Environmental Services industry in California, contributing innovative ideas, participating in industry associations, serving in a leadership role in professional organizations, presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and establishing yourself as a recognized contributor and leader.
  • Guiding and overseeing environmental professional staff in technical, management, leadership, and client service skill sets.
  • Ensuring the BKF Environmental Planning team in a key area excels both technically and financially by overseeing project performance and maintaining high standards in proposal and work product quality.
  • Coordinating complex environmental projects and/or multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional planning efforts.
  • Ability to strategize the environmental compliance needs of a given project, from exemptions and exclusions to EIRs and EISs.
  • Planning and coordinating projects and developing scope of work and work plans including preparing environmental compliance documents, planning assessments, environmental research and assessment, data analysis functions, timelines, budget, and invoicing.
  • Serving as a technical consultant and advisor to elected officials, citizen groups, and other stakeholders related to planning policies/standards, issues, processes, procedures, zoning/rezoning issues, ordinance changes, and environmental regulations.
  • Facilitating the public involvement process with meetings and/or presentations to bring together interested stakeholders to discuss proposed planning initiatives, assess obstacles, evaluate opposing views and interests, and determine areas of support.
  • Coordinating the work of consultants/contractors and other professionals who are assigned to specific projects.
  • Supervising a team. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of planning and environmental professionals.
  • Progressively responsible project management experience working on CEQA and NEPA projects in California and with clients for projects involving land development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, housing, and/or higher education.
  • Must have proven ability and experience supervising staff.
  • An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.
  • A high energy, passionate, forward-thinking, results-oriented, team player, and resourceful leader.
  • Collaborative and highly skillful at building and maintaining effective working relationships throughout the organization.
  • Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients.
  • Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff, managers, and leaders.
  • Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver’s record are required.
  • 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
  • 120,000 The typical base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
  • Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
  • Generous paid time off packages.
  • 9 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 & Tools
CEQANEPAproject managementenvironmental compliancedata analysisenvironmental researchplanning assessmentsbudget managementproposal qualitytechnical document preparation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationmentoringteam managementpersuasivenessrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingpublic speaking
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Urban PlanningBachelor's degree in Environmental ScienceMaster's degree in a related fieldAICP certification