Project Manager - Resilience and Community Planning (Northern California)

BKF is a multi‑service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, 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 be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row. Responsibilities Lead and manage planning and resilience projects from kickoff through delivery Oversee scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing, and deliverables Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at a high quality Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support junior staff development Serve as a primary client contact and maintain strong relationships Lead or support planning and resilience efforts, including: Hazard mitigation and climate adaptation Community resilience strategies and assessments Long‑range and land use planning Lead community engagement efforts, including: Workshops, public meetings, and stakeholder coordination Development of graphics, mapping, and planning documents Support funding and implementation strategies by: Aligning plans with funding opportunities Supporting grant applications and funding strategies Connecting planning efforts to capital projects Support business development through proposals, RFPs, and client outreach Represent the firm at industry events and with public agency partners Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Emergency Management, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field 5‑12+ years of experience in planning, resilience, or public‑sector consulting Project management experience (scope, budget, schedule) Experience managing multidisciplinary and/or public‑sector projects Experience supporting proposals, RFPs, and client presentations Strong communication and graphics skills Experience with stakeholder and client engagement Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a related field Experience with hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, or infrastructure resilience Experience with FEMA or disaster recovery programs Familiarity with GIS and spatial analysis Experience with grant development and implementation Relevant certifications (AICP, PMP, CFM, FEMA or similar) 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 $153,000.00 - $187,000.00, 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 Flexible schedules Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations BKF offers competitive and award‑winning benefits and perks. To learn more. BKF 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 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, BKF 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BKF Engineers