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BKF Engineers · 1 day ago

Senior Project Manager - Land Development

Yuba City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $190K/yr

15+ years exp

BKF Engineers is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and grow their Land Development practice in Northern California, overseeing projects from kickoff through construction support while mentoring staff and expanding the firm's presence in the region.

Civil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead planning, design, and project management efforts for a wide range of land development projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and infill developments

Manage projects through all phases, including feasibility, entitlement, due diligence, grading and drainage design, utility design, permitting, and construction support

Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, including developers, architects, surveyors, and reviewing agencies, to ensure successful project delivery

Guide projects through local, regional, and state permitting processes, addressing agency comments and regulatory requirements

Apply in-depth knowledge of land development standards, zoning codes, and site development regulations to inform project decisions

Mentor and develop staff through technical guidance, project oversight, and career support

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, representing BKF in meetings and maintaining strong, long-term relationships

Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, contributing to proposals, and expanding existing client relationships

Strengthen BKF's land development presence in the Bay Area through strategic engagement, market awareness, and industry involvement

Qualification

Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.)Land Development ManagementAutoCADCivil 3DBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California required

Minimum 15 years of experience managing land development projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, entitlement, design, permitting, and construction support

Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and strategic growth within the land development market

Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary project teams

Proficiency with project management tools and extensive experience with land development design using AutoCAD and Civil 3D (grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout)

Ability and willingness to travel between offices and client sites as needed

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

Generous vacation and sick time packages

8 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations

BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks.

Company

BKF Engineers

BKF Engineers provides engineering, surveying, and land planning services for architects, commercial and residential developers, colleges and universities, cities and counties, governmental agencies, hotels, health care facilities, and large corporations.

Founded in 1915

Oakland, California, US

501-1000 employees