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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. The Area Lead plays a hands-on role in project execution, client engagement, and team coordination, serving as a key liaison between technical office-level staff and regional leadership.

<p>BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering 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. </p><p>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 have received the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.</p><p>We are seeking an Area Lead of Transportation Design to join our team!</p><p>The Area Lead – Transportation Design is responsible for managing operations, supporting client account management, project delivery, and guiding team performance within a defined geographic area. Reporting to the Regional Lead, this role ensures alignment with regional goals and firm-wide standards. The Area Lead plays a hands-on role in project execution, client engagement, and team coordination, serving as a key liaison between technical office-level staff and regional leadership. </p><p/><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Operations:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day operations across offices or teams within the area. </li><li>Coordinate with office leaders to ensure consistent application of firm policies and procedures. </li><li>Monitor area performance metrics and escalate issues to the Regional Lead as needed. </li><li>Oversee project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of staff and financial resources. </li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies. </li><li>Conduct regular team meetings to review project progress and resolve outstanding issues.</li><li>Responsible for meeting or exceeding performance KPIs including, but not limited to, utilization and project profitability.</li></ul><p/><h3><strong>Project Delivery & Client Engagement: </strong></h3><ul><li>Lead engineering teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. </li><li>Coordinate scope, timelines, and deliverables across multiple projects. </li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction. </li><li>Develop and maintain client relationships to support business growth and new opportunities. </li><li>Implement quality assurance and control processes throughout the project lifecycle. </li><li>Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.</li></ul><h3>Team Leadership & Development: </h3><ul><li>Supervise project managers, engineers, and technical staff, providing guidance and support. </li><li>Foster a positive and inclusive team culture across offices in the area. </li><li>Support onboarding, training, and development of staff. </li><li>Identify and mentor emerging talent and provide input on performance reviews.</li></ul><h3>Strategic Support: </h3><ul><li>Maintain regular communication with the Regional Lead and office leaders. </li><li>Provide updates on area performance, staffing, and client activity. </li><li>Participate in strategic planning and marketing efforts to promote the firm’s capabilities in the region. </li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 8 years of experience delivering transportation planning and design services for public-sector clients.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in business development, client relationship management, and major pursuits.</li><li>Strong track record of successfully leading teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously. </li><li>Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. </li><li>Proficiency in project management software and tools. </li><li>Demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management. </li><li>Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to project management. </li><li>Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality. </li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment.</li><li>Willingness to travel as needed to support regional offices, project sites, and client engagements.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively key internal stakeholders.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field is required. </li><li>PE license in California preferred.</li></ul><p/><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>The typical base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $215,000 annualized, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.</li><li>Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.</li><li>Generous paid time off packages.</li><li>9 Paid Holidays.</li><li>Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.</li><li>BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click <a class="external" href="https://www.bkf.com/careers/benefits/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here.</a></li></ul><p/><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>#LI-Hybrid</p>

Area Lead Transportation Design

Budget Management

Business Development

Business Growth

Business Support

Civil Engineering

Communication Skills

Consulting

Customer Relations

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Customer Support/Service

Design Services

Detail Oriented

Develop and Maintain Customers

Employee Orientation

Federal Government

Keyboards

Land Development

Leadership

Lift/Move 20 Pounds

Marketing Strategy

Mentoring

Multitasking

Onboarding

Operational Improvement

Operational Strategy

Operational Support

Operations Management

People Management

Performance Analysis

Performance Metrics

Performance Reviews

Physical Demands

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Professional Engineer

Profit & Loss

Project Control

Project Engineering

Project Execution

Project Lifecycle

Project Management Software

Project Tracking

Project/Program Management

Quality Assurance Methodology

Recruiting/Staffing Agency

Reimbursement

Resource Management

Risk Analysis

Risk Management

Sales Management

Staff Development

Strategic Planning

Surveying

Team Lead/Manager

Team Player

Time Management

Training/Teaching

Transportation Planning

Transportation and Traffic Design

Willing to Travel

Writing Skills

Workable

With a deep understanding of regional transportation markets, public agency needs, funding and regulatory environments, and capital delivery processes, the Regional Lead ensures excellence in project delivery, client service, talent development, and financial performance. 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.

<p>BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering 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. </p><p>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 have received the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.</p><p>We are seeking a Regional Lead of Transportation Design Services to join our team. The Regional Lead is responsible for leading and managing operations, client relationships, and team development across Southern California.</p><p>With a deep understanding of regional transportation markets, public agency needs, funding and regulatory environments, and capital delivery processes, the Regional Lead ensures excellence in project delivery, client service, talent development, and financial performance. This role requires extensive experience delivering transportation planning and design services for public agencies and fostering collaboration across disciplines and offices. The Regional Lead serves as a key connector between regional teams and firmwide transportation leadership.</p><p/><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><h3>Regional Strategy & Execution</h3><ul><li>Contribute to the development of the firm’s Transportation strategic plan and translate practice-level priorities into actionable regional initiatives.</li><li>Identify and pursue growth opportunities within the region, including new transportation clients, delivery methods, service offerings, and geographic expansion.</li><li>Align regional efforts with statewide, regional, and federal transportation priorities and funding programs.</li></ul><h3>Team Leadership & Development</h3><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional transportation design team.</li><li>Support succession planning, recruiting, and staff development in alignment with practice and firmwide goals.</li><li>Promote a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Foster interdisciplinary coordination across roadway, transit, active transportation, traffic, drainage, and environmental teams.</li></ul><h3>Client Engagement & Market Growth</h3><ul><li>Serve as the primary relationship manager for key regional transportation clients, including state DOTs, counties, cities, transit agencies, and regional transportation authorities.</li><li>Represent the firm at transportation industry events, conferences, stakeholder meetings, and public agency forums.</li><li>Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing to shape go-to-market strategies, pursuit positioning, and major proposal efforts.</li><li>Play a leading role in identifying, developing, and securing new transportation projects and on-call contracts.</li><li>Contribute to achieving overall Transportation Practice sales, bookings, and backlog goals.</li></ul><h3>Project Oversight & Delivery</h3><ul><li>Provide leadership and oversight on transportation planning and design projects to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction.</li><li>Support project teams in navigating complex technical, regulatory, and stakeholder challenges, including CEQA/NEPA coordination and agency design standards.</li><li>Drive consistency in project delivery through best practices, standardized tools, and quality management processes.</li><li>Serve as Project Manager on large, complex transportation projects or oversee a portfolio of transportation clients within the region.</li></ul><h3>Operational & Financial Management</h3><ul><li>Support development of the regional transportation business plan and budget in coordination with the Transportation Practice Lead and firm leadership.</li><li>Monitor regional backlog, revenue, utilization, and project profitability.</li><li>Track performance metrics and implement corrective actions to meet or exceed established KPIs.</li><li>Optimize staffing and resource allocation to ensure operational efficiency and successful project delivery.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 8–10 years of experience delivering transportation planning and design services for public-sector clients, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.</li><li>Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary transportation teams and manage complex infrastructure projects.</li><li>Strong understanding of regional transportation markets, agency delivery models, and regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and major pursuits.</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.</li><li>Highly organized, analytical, and results oriented.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment.</li><li>Willingness to travel as needed to support regional offices, project sites, and client engagements.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with firm leadership and key internal stakeholders.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Construction or closely related field is required. </li><li>PE license in California </li></ul><p/><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>The typical base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $230,000 annualized, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.</li><li>Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.</li><li>Generous paid time off packages.</li><li>9 Paid Holidays.</li><li>Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.</li><li>BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click <a class="external" href="https://www.bkf.com/careers/benefits/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here.</a></li></ul><p/><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>#LI-Hybrid</p>

Regional Lead Transportation Design

Analysis Skills

Best Practices

Business Plan

Conferences

Construction Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Corrective Action

Cross-Functional

Customer Satisfaction

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Financial Management

Funding

Market Entry Strategy

Marketing

On Call

Organizational Skills

Quality Management

Regulations

Relationship Management

Sales

Succession Planning

Talent Management

Team Building

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