Area Lead - Transportation Design

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. The Area Lead - Transportation Design is responsible for overseeing and growing the firm's transportation design service offering within a defined geographic area. Reporting to the Transportation Design Regional Lead and/or Practice Lead, this role drives market growth, client development, project delivery, operational performance, and team leadership. The Area Lead plays a key role in executing the firm's strategic objectives by expanding market share, strengthening priority client relationships, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and developing technical talent. With a strong understanding of the Northern California transportation infrastructure market, this individual serves as the primary liaison between local delivery teams and transportation leadership, fostering collaboration across offices and disciplines while ensuring alignment with regional and firm wide goals.

Identify and influence opportunities years in advance of procurement, shaping scope, delivery strategy, and teaming. Operations Oversee day-to-day operations across offices or teams within the area Coordinate with office leaders to ensure consistent application of firm policies and procedures Monitor area performance metrics and elevate issues to the Regional Lead as needed Oversee project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of staff and financial resources Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies Conduct regular team meetings to review project progress and resolve outstanding issues Responsible for meeting or exceeding performance KPIs including, but not limited to, utilization and project profitability. Project Delivery & Client Engagement Lead engineering teams to deliver projects on time and within budget Coordinate scope, timelines, and deliverables across multiple projects Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction Develop and maintain client relationships to support business growth and new opportunities Implement quality assurance and control processes throughout the project lifecycle Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery Team Leadership & Development Supervise project managers, engineers, and technical staff, providing guidance and support Foster a positive and inclusive team culture across offices in the area Support onboarding, training, and development of staff Identify and mentor emerging talent and provide input on performance reviews Strategic Support Maintain regular communication with the Regional Lead and office leaders Provide updates on area performance, staffing, and client activity Participate in strategic planning and marketing efforts to promote the firm's capabilities in the region

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.

Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizationsBKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. 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.