Senior Project Manager - Water and Wastewater
BKF Engineers
Pleasanton, CA · Posted August 4, 2026
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About the job
About Us
Our Water Resources Business Sector—serving public works departments and water/wastewater utilities throughout California--is in a period of growth to expand our service capabilities, client base, staff development, and water industry engagement and leadership. This this is creating multiple career growth and leadership opportunities for experienced engineers and planners in our practice areas: water systems, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater/flood.
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.
We are looking for Senior Project Manager to be a key contributor as we grow our Water Resources business sector. This position is equivalent to a Principal Engineer or higher level at similar consulting firms and represents experience beyond the mid-level in technical expertise, design, project planning, project engineering, management, client relations and/or business development.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities
Ideal candidates are subject matter experts on pumpstations. Familiarity with municipal stormwater programs and regulatory requirements is preferred.
Serve as a project manager on larger design and construction projects.
Serve as a technical leader or management leader within the Water Resources sector.
Perform and oversee complex engineering tasks including engineering designs, preparing reports, construction drawings, specifications, and calculations for water distribution systems with focus on pump stations, tanks, and transmission mains.
Review product designs and drawings for compliance with engineering principles, firm standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
Develop proposals and budgets for larger engineering efforts.
Meet with clients to determine recommended project scope, estimate staffing requirements, and fee for review and prepare for signature.
Develop and maintain client contact before, during, and after project completion.
Cultivate client relationships through industry groups and by direct contract.
Maintain three-month workload projections for all projects under personal management.
Mentor and train Senior Project Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Project Managers.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
14+ years of relevant experience
Excellent communication skills verbal and written
4+ years of project and staff management
Experience with CAD and GIS
PE licensure in CA
Preferred Education and/or Experience
Experience and expertise in pump station and storage tank engineering design
Master's degree in in Civil/Environmental Engineering
Presentations to industry groups and/or leadership in industry groups at the local/regional level.
Capabilities and interest in municipal sewer collection system, water master planning and advanced modeling also welcome.
Benefits
The typical base salary range for this position is $169,041 - $206,606 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 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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