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BKF Engineers hires Professional Services Consultants to support civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the western United States. The firm has a track record of sponsoring permanent residence pathways for qualified professionals in this function, making it a viable target for foreign nationals building a long-term career in U.S. consulting.
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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 Market Lead - Data Centers is responsible for overseeing and growing the firm's service offering within the market. This includes driving a go-to-market strategy, managing client relationships, and developing the team. Reporting directly to the Development Division's Land Development Regional Lead, this role is critical to executing the firm's strategic objectives, including expanding market share, strengthening priority client accounts, and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery to mission-critical clients. With a strong understanding of the California Technology ecosystem, delivery models, and permitting/regulatory environment, the Market Lead ensures excellence in project delivery, client service, talent development, and financial performance. This role fosters collaboration across offices and disciplines and serves as the primary connector between local delivery teams and Technology market leadership.
Responsibilities
Market Strategy & Execution:
- Develop and execute the firm's strategic plan for technology-focused markets, including data centers, advanced manufacturing, and emerging industrial submarkets.
- Identify market trends, client needs, and competitive positioning to drive growth and inform firmwide strategy.
- Provide subject matter expertise in mission-critical environments.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing regional teams, with a focus on building market-aligned teams as the sector grows.
- Lead succession planning and talent acquisition in alignment with sector and firmwide goals.
Client Engagement & Market Growth:
- Build and maintain relationships with key clients, developers, contractors, and industry partners.
- Lead major pursuits, proposals, and presentations for high-value projects and programs.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on facility design, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client forums.
Project Oversight & Delivery:
- Provide executive-level oversight on key projects to ensure quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.
- Support project teams in navigating complex technical and operational challenges.
Operational & Financial Management:
- Lead the development and execution of the firm's Technology market plan and budget.
- Own performance across backlog, revenue, and operating margin for the Technology portfolio.
- Responsible for meeting or exceeding performance KPIs including utilization, project profitability, and bookings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience delivering Technology projects, with a focus on Data Centers, advanced manufacturing, and/or logistics projects, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience leading or scaling a market, practice, or business line, with accountability for growth, client development, and overall performance.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams (civil, site development, utilities, and supporting disciplines) and manage complex, fast-track programs.
- Strong understanding of the West Coast's Technology market dynamics, client delivery models, utility coordination, and permitting/regulatory frameworks.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to engage and influence C-suite stakeholders and position the firm as a trusted advisor.
- Demonstrated success in business development and key account management with data center owners/operators, developers, and contractors.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Highly organized, analytical, and results oriented.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support Bay Area project sites, client engagements, and coordination with other offices.
- Able to work cooperatively with leadership and other key stakeholders within BKF.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field is required.
- PE license in California is preferred.
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 $185,000.00 - $235,000.00, 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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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 Market Lead - Data Centers is responsible for overseeing and growing the firm's service offering within the market. This includes driving a go-to-market strategy, managing client relationships, and developing the team. Reporting directly to the Development Division's Land Development Regional Lead, this role is critical to executing the firm's strategic objectives, including expanding market share, strengthening priority client accounts, and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery to mission-critical clients. With a strong understanding of the California Technology ecosystem, delivery models, and permitting/regulatory environment, the Market Lead ensures excellence in project delivery, client service, talent development, and financial performance. This role fosters collaboration across offices and disciplines and serves as the primary connector between local delivery teams and Technology market leadership.
Responsibilities
Market Strategy & Execution:
- Develop and execute the firm's strategic plan for technology-focused markets, including data centers, advanced manufacturing, and emerging industrial submarkets.
- Identify market trends, client needs, and competitive positioning to drive growth and inform firmwide strategy.
- Provide subject matter expertise in mission-critical environments.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing regional teams, with a focus on building market-aligned teams as the sector grows.
- Lead succession planning and talent acquisition in alignment with sector and firmwide goals.
Client Engagement & Market Growth:
- Build and maintain relationships with key clients, developers, contractors, and industry partners.
- Lead major pursuits, proposals, and presentations for high-value projects and programs.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on facility design, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client forums.
Project Oversight & Delivery:
- Provide executive-level oversight on key projects to ensure quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.
- Support project teams in navigating complex technical and operational challenges.
Operational & Financial Management:
- Lead the development and execution of the firm's Technology market plan and budget.
- Own performance across backlog, revenue, and operating margin for the Technology portfolio.
- Responsible for meeting or exceeding performance KPIs including utilization, project profitability, and bookings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience delivering Technology projects, with a focus on Data Centers, advanced manufacturing, and/or logistics projects, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience leading or scaling a market, practice, or business line, with accountability for growth, client development, and overall performance.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams (civil, site development, utilities, and supporting disciplines) and manage complex, fast-track programs.
- Strong understanding of the West Coast's Technology market dynamics, client delivery models, utility coordination, and permitting/regulatory frameworks.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to engage and influence C-suite stakeholders and position the firm as a trusted advisor.
- Demonstrated success in business development and key account management with data center owners/operators, developers, and contractors.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Highly organized, analytical, and results oriented.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support Bay Area project sites, client engagements, and coordination with other offices.
- Able to work cooperatively with leadership and other key stakeholders within BKF.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field is required.
- PE license in California is preferred.
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 $185,000.00 - $235,000.00, 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.
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.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
BKF Engineers operates in civil and infrastructure consulting, so your degree should directly tie to a technical discipline like civil engineering, urban planning, or a related field. USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for consultant titles, so a clear degree-to-role connection is essential before you apply.
Research BKF's active project pipeline before applying
BKF Engineers staffs consultants across land development, transportation, and public infrastructure sectors. Tailor your resume to reflect experience in those service lines. Hiring managers are more likely to sponsor candidates whose background directly fills a gap in an active client engagement.
Target roles explicitly listed as open to sponsorship
Use Migrate Mate to filter Professional Services Consultant openings at BKF Engineers that are tied to visa sponsorship. Not every posting will be sponsorship-eligible, so targeting the right listings from the start saves time and avoids pursuing roles that won't move forward.
Understand the PERM labor certification timeline early
BKF Engineers has pursued EB-2 and EB-3 pathways for this role, both of which require DOL PERM labor certification before USCIS adjudicates the immigrant petition. PERM can take 12 to 18 months or longer, so aligning your job search timeline to that reality prevents surprises during offer negotiations.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Get clarity in writing on which visa category BKF will file, whether they cover attorney fees, and at what point in your employment they initiate PERM. Verbal assurances during interviews rarely hold up once you're onboarded and asking HR to start the process.
Prepare a professional reference network before filing begins
EB-2 and EB-3 PERM cases often require documented recruitment efforts by the employer. Having professional references who can speak to your specialized consulting experience helps BKF Engineers demonstrate to DOL that qualified U.S. workers were considered, which supports a stronger labor certification record.
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Does BKF Engineers sponsor H-1B visas for Professional Services Consultants?
BKF Engineers' documented sponsorship activity for Professional Services Consultants is concentrated in the EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways rather than H-1B. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer to BKF is possible, but candidates seeking initial H-1B sponsorship should confirm directly with BKF's HR team before applying, as the firm's primary sponsorship pattern points toward permanent residence filings.
How do I apply for Professional Services Consultant jobs at BKF Engineers?
You can browse open Professional Services Consultant positions at BKF Engineers through Migrate Mate, which filters for roles with confirmed visa sponsorship activity. Once you identify a relevant opening, apply directly through BKF's careers portal with a resume that reflects civil engineering, infrastructure, or land development consulting experience. Tailoring your application to BKF's specific project sectors significantly improves your chances of reaching an interview.
What visa types are commonly used for Professional Services Consultant roles at BKF Engineers?
BKF Engineers has pursued EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories for this role. Both require DOL PERM labor certification followed by an I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS. EB-2 is typically used for roles requiring an advanced degree or exceptional ability, while EB-3 covers positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree. The right category depends on the specific role requirements and your qualifications.
What qualifications does BKF Engineers expect for Professional Services Consultant roles?
BKF Engineers is a civil engineering and infrastructure firm, so Professional Services Consultant candidates are generally expected to hold a bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, urban planning, environmental science, or a closely related technical field. Project management experience, familiarity with California or western U.S. permitting environments, and client-facing consulting skills are common expectations based on the firm's service offerings.
How long does the sponsorship process typically take at BKF Engineers?
For EB-2 and EB-3 pathways, the process involves three sequential stages: DOL PERM labor certification, which currently takes 12 to 18 months or more; USCIS I-140 adjudication, which runs several months under standard processing; and visa number availability, which depends on your country of birth and the State Department's monthly priority date bulletin. Indian and Chinese nationals face significantly longer waits due to per-country backlogs.
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