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BKF Engineers
Project Manager - Resilience and Community Planning (Northern California)
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What they do
A Director of Urban / Transportation Planning directs and oversees planning and develops projects that maintain or improve the quality of life in a city or region. Addresses specific transportation, economic development, housing and environmental issues. Directs planning to address aesthetic and technical concerns, community goals and the future impact of development.
$131,252 / year median in California
Job Description
Project Manager - Resilience and Community Planning (Northern California) BKF Engineers $153,000.00 - $187,000.00, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing United States, California, Redwood City 275 Shoreline Drive (Show on map) Jul 31, 2026 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 seeking a Project Manager in the Northern California region with expertise in Resilience and Community Planning to lead projects that help communities prepare for, adapt to, and recover from environmental and infrastructure challenges. This role combines project management and technical planning, working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilience strategies, planning efforts, and funding approaches that support long-term community and infrastructure outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strong client partner who can manage projects, support business development, and deliver practical, community-focused solutions. 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 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 seeking a Project Manager in the Northern California region with expertise in Resilience and Community Planning to lead projects that help communities prepare for, adapt to, and recover from environmental and infrastructure challenges. This role combines project management and technical planning, working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilience strategies, planning efforts, and funding approaches that support long-term community and infrastructure outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strong client partner who can manage projects, support business development, and deliver practical, community-focused solutions. 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
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)