Principal Construction Manager – Water Resources

BKF Engineers

Principal Construction Manager providing leadership and business development for BKF's Water Resources division. Leading project management and team supervision in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $225,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides program level leadership of the Water Resources division of Construction Management Department within the greater Bay Area
Executes and is responsible for business development efforts and strategies to achieve market sector financial performance metrics
Serves as Project Manager on projects as appropriate
Utilizes highly effective communication skills with internal and client staff at multiple levels, including elected officials to ensure a high degree of quality, timeliness, and profitability
Demonstrates effective leadership in resolving obstacles for delivery of complex projects
Supervises and directs CM project staff and teams in the Water Resources division
Manages projects with efficient delivery and high-quality standards
Leads planning and scheduling efforts relating to multiple project integration
Guides development of CM subprograms
Assists with significant program positioning and proposal efforts
Interfaces with Headquarters and Business Development staff to identify and track and pursue business opportunities
Attends industry events and conferences for client networking purposes
Visits clients to position for upcoming work
Strengthens business development activities, including preparation of proposals, interviews, and project contracting/setup processes
Engages and promotes staff to execute strategic staffing activities and recruitment efforts
Monitors and take responsibility for profitability
Other related duties and assigned or required

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Civil Engineering or transitional field
California registered Professional Engineer (PE)
Valid Driver’s license and an insurable driver’s record required
15 years of industry experience with increasing levels of knowledge, responsibility, and leadership requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong technical writing skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to learn and utilize Deltek Vision software
Interacts well with other staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k
BKF pays multiple 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
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Hard Skills & Tools

Civil EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical WritingBusiness DevelopmentProposal PreparationProject SchedulingProgram PositioningQuality ManagementFinancial Performance MetricsStaff Supervision

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingNetworkingTeam ManagementStrategic StaffingClient EngagementNegotiationAdaptability

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)BS in Civil EngineeringValid Driver’s License