Civil Engineering Manager - Land Develoment

BKF

$120K — $160K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
  • 7+ years of experience in land development projects
  • California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design software
  • Expertise in grading, drainage, and utility design
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Experience mentoring junior engineering staff

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical delivery of land development projects
  • Assist with budgeting, invoicing, and financial management
  • Mentor and support engineering staff's career growth
  • Plan and delegate tasks effectively among team members
  • Make decisions and consult on complex technical issues
  • Manage design for grading, drainage, and utility systems
  • Prepare reports, specifications, and cost estimates

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries with profit sharing and 401k
  • Generous paid time off and 9 paid holidays
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Education reimbursement and support for professional dues
  • Award-winning benefits and perks
Full Job Description
We're seeking a Civil Infrastructure Engineering Manager with expertise in Land Development to support and guide our Bay Area team. This role is ideal for a California licensed Professional Engineer with 7+ years of experience. The right candidate will mentor junior staff, guide complex site development projects, and support overall project delivery. You'll collaborate with project managers and production teams to deliver grading, drainage, utility, and other civil designs, helping shape BKF's continued leadership in land development across the region.

Responsibilities
  • Lead technical delivery of small to medium land development projects, ensuring high-quality design and execution
  • Support financial management activities including budgeting, invoicing, and monthly billing
  • Supervise, mentor, and support the career development of engineering staff
  • Plan and organize project tasks; delegate assignments and coordinate team efforts effectively
  • Serve as professional-in-charge, making final decisions and consulting on complex technical issues
  • Manage grading, drainage, and utility design (water and sewer) for site development projects
  • Oversee preparation of reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Ensure quality control (QA/QC) and identify out-of-scope services to maintain project integrity
  • Collaborate with design teams and provide cross-team training and technical support
  • Prepare proposals including scope, schedule, and fee estimates for new and ongoing projects
  • Act as primary client contact; attend project meetings and manage sub-consultants
  • Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local standards to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Support business development through cross-selling services and identifying new opportunities

Requirements
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program (required)
  • 7+ years of progressive experience delivering land development projects, including residential and commercial subdivisions, site design, utilities, roadways, and public works
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of California (required)
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or comparable civil design platforms
  • Demonstrated expertise in grading, drainage, utility coordination, and land development infrastructure
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to various audiences such as clients, subcontractors, and across teams
  • Mentor and support junior engineers through hands-on training, technical oversight, and clear communication


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 $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 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 click here.

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