BKF Engineers
Project Manager - Housing Elements
Redwood City, California, United States · Senior
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About the role
- 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.
- At BKF, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention.
Responsibilities
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and subconsultant coordination to ensure quality delivery and client satisfaction.
- Lead the firm's strategy for identifying and pursuing 7th cycle Housing Element opportunities, with a focus on the Bay Area and LA metro markets.
- Lead proposal development and RFP responses, partnering with the Practice Lead and Business Development team on go-to-market strategy.
- Build and maintain relationships with city and county planning staff, HCD, and housing stakeholders.
- Lead public outreach and engagement efforts for Housing Element updates, including community workshops, stakeholder meetings, and public hearings.
- Develop accessible outreach materials that clearly communicate housing policy and program concepts to diverse communities.
- Support mentorship and professional development of junior staff, with a path toward supervising direct reports as the Housing Element portfolio grows.
- Demonstrated experience serving as Project Manager or a lead team member on at least one 6th cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element update.
- Strong community engagement skills, with experience facilitating public meetings and developing outreach materials.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Requirements
- With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.
- 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.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in community planning, with a focus on Housing Element preparation and implementation.
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or a closely related field is required.
Compensation
- The typical base salary range for this position is $139,744.8 - $170,799.2 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.
Benefits
- Apply an equity lens to engagement strategy, consistent with AFFH requirements.
Company info
- 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.
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