BKF Engineers · 1 week ago
CEQA Project Manager
BKF Engineers is a dynamic multi-service consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, surveying, and construction management. They are hiring a CEQA Project Manager to lead Environmental Compliance projects and expand their services throughout California, focusing on client engagement, leadership, and strategic planning.
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Responsibilities
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
Experience and technical knowledge managing environmental compliance related documents for a variety of projects and clients, including land development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, housing, and/or higher education
Driving thought leadership and BKF name recognition 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field
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
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field is preferred
Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable
Benefits
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.](https://www.bkf.com/careers/benefits/)
Company
BKF Engineers
Planning, engineering, surveying, and construction management for infrastructure projects.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Long Point CapitalBarings
2024-09-03Private Equity
2024-09-03Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Greg Hurd, PE, PLS
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jaysen Long, P.E., LEED AP
Principal/Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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