BKF Engineers

Engineering Manager – Civil Land Development

BKF Engineers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $118,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

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.
Benefits
  • The typical base salary range for this position is $118,000.00 - $160,000.00 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
land developmentgrading designdrainage designutility designsite designbudgetinginvoicingcost estimatesquality controlregulatory compliance
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillsteam coordinationclient managementproblem-solvingcross-team collaborationcareer development supportdecision-making
Certifications
B.S. in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license