Project Manager

Land Development Newport Beach, California


Description

As a Project Manager, you will represent BKF in all regular communications with clients from the initial effort, through the entire course of agreement activity, and in post-agreement marketing activities. Regular communication with assigned BKF Principal(s) or Office Manager(s) is required and essential concerning project statuses and performances. You will be responsible for managing the BKF project as a whole and all the details involved. An emphasis on civil engineering experience and knowledge is expected in site development, grading, utilities, and drainage design. 

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain ongoing client relationships, pursue new professional connections, and seek new project opportunities with new and current clients.
  • Prepare technical sections of project proposals, and participate in interview presentations.
  • Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling project team activities, including but not limited to; reviewing and supervising technical aspects of work as well as defining the project scope, budget and, schedule.
  • Have primary responsibility for quality control and be the primary client contact for each project.
  • Mentoring, setting goals, evaluating staff performance, and serving as a resource to less experienced staff members.
  • Coordinate staff resources with other PMs and Principals throughout the company.
  • Participate in contract negotiations, approve client billing, and secure contract amendments for changes to scope and fees.
  • Meet or exceed group and individual performance goals.
  • Communicate project requirements to all team members.
  • Commit resources of the firm issuing start and stop orders relating to the project progress and clients' directives within contract requirements.
  • Provide input to the group Principal regarding hiring, lay-offs, and promotion of immediate staff.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on land development. 
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET Accredited Curriculum or equivalent, plus appropriate continuing education.
  • Must have a Professional Engineering license in the state of California. 
  • Significant experience managing site development, and design projects involving residential and/or commercial subdivisions, roadways, and utility systems. 
  • Demonstrates capability to oversee and manage a staff of engineers. 
  • AutoCAD and Civil 3D mastery required.

Benefits:

  • 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
  • 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 8 paid Holidays
  • Opportunity to participate in a 4x10 schedule (FRIDAYS OFF!)
  • 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.

Workplace Awards:

  • We’re proud to be a 2024 - 2025 "Great Place To Work" certified company!
  • BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group’s 2023 Trifecta Award
  • Zweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023
  • Bay Area News Group "Top Work Place” for 7 years in a row!
  • "Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years

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