Area Lead Transportation Design
$170k - $215kBKF Engineers
Job Description
Job Description
BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.
At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to have received the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.
We are seeking an Area Lead of Transportation Design to join our team!
The Area Lead – Transportation Design is responsible for managing operations, supporting client account management, project delivery, and guiding team performance within a defined geographic area. Reporting to the Regional Lead, this role ensures alignment with regional goals and firm-wide standards. The Area Lead plays a hands-on role in project execution, client engagement, and team coordination, serving as a key liaison between technical office-level staff and regional leadership.
Responsibilities
Operations:
- Oversee day-to-day operations across offices or teams within the area.
- Coordinate with office leaders to ensure consistent application of firm policies and procedures.
- Monitor area performance metrics and escalate issues to the Regional Lead as needed.
- Oversee project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of staff and financial resources.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Conduct regular team meetings to review project progress and resolve outstanding issues.
- Responsible for meeting or exceeding performance KPIs including, but not limited to, utilization and project profitability.
- Lead engineering teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Coordinate scope, timelines, and deliverables across multiple projects.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain client relationships to support business growth and new opportunities.
- Implement quality assurance and control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
- Supervise project managers, engineers, and technical staff, providing guidance and support.
- Foster a positive and inclusive team culture across offices in the area.
- Support onboarding, training, and development of staff.
- Identify and mentor emerging talent and provide input on performance reviews.
- Maintain regular communication with the Regional Lead and office leaders.
- Provide updates on area performance, staffing, and client activity.
- Participate in strategic planning and marketing efforts to promote the firm’s capabilities in the region.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience delivering transportation planning and design services for public-sector clients.
- Demonstrated experience in business development, client relationship management, and major pursuits.
- Strong track record of successfully leading teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to project management.
- Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support regional offices, project sites, and client engagements.
- Ability to work collaboratively key internal stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field is required.
- PE license in California preferred.
Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.
Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.
Benefits
- The typical base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $215,000 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.
- Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
- BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.
BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.
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