Business Lead - Water Resources

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.

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 Business Sector Lead of Water Resources provides strategic, operational leadership and market growth across several service areas. You will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Infrastructure Solutions.

With a strong understanding of water resources services, the Business Sector Lead of Water Resources ensures excellence in project delivery, client service, talent development, and financial performance. This role is accountable for aligning the Water Resources business sector with the firm’s strategic growth goals, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and driving innovation in service delivery. The role will also work in close partnership with other market, regional, and functional leaders to elevate the firm’s position in the Water Resources space.

• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for the Water Resources business sector, aligning with BKF’s long-term goals and vision.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities including geographic expansion, new service lines, and major pursuits.
• Identify Merger and Acquisition opportunities that align with the overall market and corporate strategy.
• Develop and execute strategies to successfully integrate acquisitions with the goal of unlocking synergies that drive growth.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of professionals, fostering an environment of growth, collaboration, and integrity. Support the team’s professional development and succession planning.
• Lead succession planning and talent acquisition strategies for key roles within the markets.
• Oversee the allocation of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure project success and operational efficiency.

• Lead annual business plan/budget and long-range forecasting for Water Resources. Develop and own the P&L for all service areas, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, backlog health, and margin in accordance with the annual operating plan.
• Guide pricing strategies, fee development, and resource allocation in alignment with financial targets.
• Monitor and drive the sector’s performance metrics, ensuring that the team consistently meets or exceeds Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Regularly review and assess the performance of the Water Resources sector, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.

• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, expand relationships with clients and partners, and contribute to the overall growth of the sector.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing teams to shape go-to-market strategies, major pursuit plans, and capture efforts.
• Serve as executive sponsor on key pursuits and client accounts in the Water Resources sector.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and with public agencies to enhance market visibility and influence.
• Cultivate and maintain strong,…