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BKF Engineers hires Project Management Consultants to lead complex infrastructure and civil engineering projects from planning through delivery. The firm has a track record of sponsoring employment-based Green Cards for this function, making it a realistic target if you're building a long-term U.S. career in engineering consulting.
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BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, planning, environmental 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Grant Writing Program Manager will be responsible for building and leading a team of four or more grant writers, while expanding service offerings to include grant administration and comprehensive program management. This role requires a high-energy leader with extensive experience in both talent acquisition and business development, capable of growing the team and establishing a strong market presence. The position will provide leadership, strategic direction, staff development, technical expertise, project management, and business development support the Government Solutions Business Unit.
- In conjunction with Vice President of Government Solutions and other firm managers, develops, implements, and monitors strategic plans, staffing plans and performance metrics for the targeted market sector, including grant funding strategies and opportunity pipelines.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with public agencies, city officials, nonprofit organizations, and funding entities to expand grant opportunities and partnerships.
- In collaboration with Business Development Manager and other firm managers, establishes contacts and builds relationships with existing clients and prospective clients to identify, pursue, and secure grant opportunities, gathering the necessary data and insights to support competitive submissions.
- Serves as Project Manager and technical leader on a variety of Government and grant-funded projects, overseeing the full grant lifecycle including prospecting, application development, budgeting, compliance, and reporting.
- Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems.
- Makes decisions and recommendations that are authoritative and have an important impact on extensive organizational activities including interpreting and responding to complex grant guidelines, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and funder feedback, ensuring proposals are compliant, compelling, and aligned with agency priorities.
- Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests.
- Oversees the development of concise, impactful, and competitive grant proposals, including high-value and complex funding applications across federal, state, and local programs.
- Provides leadership in grant administration and compliance, including financial tracking, eligible cost determination, reporting requirements, and closeout processes. Develops standards, guidelines, and drafts policy on behalf of clients as requested.
- Supervises several persons or teams.
- Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out programs.
- Oversees the technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire program.
- Engages in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
- Works alongside Business Unit Leads and specifically the Vice President of Government Solutions to develop and implement strategic planning for Business Development.
- Provides recommendations of business and policy improvements within the Department and in cooperation with other Business Unit Leads for a cohesive company environment.
- Attends numerous industry events to develop relationships with agency officials, elected officials, potential teaming partners and seeks opportunities to provide our services in underutilized markets.
- Other miscellaneous duties as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Valid California Driver License is required.
- 10+ years, Minimum experience of five (5) years as a Supervisor, including significant experience in grant writing, funding development, or public sector program delivery.
- Strong expertise in grant writing and funding development, including prospect research, proposal development, budgeting, and reporting.
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and applicable compliance requirements (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance).
- Proven ability to lead and deliver complex, high-value grant applications in competitive environments.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Routinely interacts with organization leaders, clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
- Excellent public communication skills - leads project meetings and makes presentations.
- Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key agency officials/staff or other organizations and companies and is skilled in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
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 $165,000 - $192,000 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, construction management, planning, environmental 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Grant Writing Program Manager will be responsible for building and leading a team of four or more grant writers, while expanding service offerings to include grant administration and comprehensive program management. This role requires a high-energy leader with extensive experience in both talent acquisition and business development, capable of growing the team and establishing a strong market presence. The position will provide leadership, strategic direction, staff development, technical expertise, project management, and business development support the Government Solutions Business Unit.
- In conjunction with Vice President of Government Solutions and other firm managers, develops, implements, and monitors strategic plans, staffing plans and performance metrics for the targeted market sector, including grant funding strategies and opportunity pipelines.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with public agencies, city officials, nonprofit organizations, and funding entities to expand grant opportunities and partnerships.
- In collaboration with Business Development Manager and other firm managers, establishes contacts and builds relationships with existing clients and prospective clients to identify, pursue, and secure grant opportunities, gathering the necessary data and insights to support competitive submissions.
- Serves as Project Manager and technical leader on a variety of Government and grant-funded projects, overseeing the full grant lifecycle including prospecting, application development, budgeting, compliance, and reporting.
- Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems.
- Makes decisions and recommendations that are authoritative and have an important impact on extensive organizational activities including interpreting and responding to complex grant guidelines, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and funder feedback, ensuring proposals are compliant, compelling, and aligned with agency priorities.
- Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests.
- Oversees the development of concise, impactful, and competitive grant proposals, including high-value and complex funding applications across federal, state, and local programs.
- Provides leadership in grant administration and compliance, including financial tracking, eligible cost determination, reporting requirements, and closeout processes. Develops standards, guidelines, and drafts policy on behalf of clients as requested.
- Supervises several persons or teams.
- Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out programs.
- Oversees the technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire program.
- Engages in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
- Works alongside Business Unit Leads and specifically the Vice President of Government Solutions to develop and implement strategic planning for Business Development.
- Provides recommendations of business and policy improvements within the Department and in cooperation with other Business Unit Leads for a cohesive company environment.
- Attends numerous industry events to develop relationships with agency officials, elected officials, potential teaming partners and seeks opportunities to provide our services in underutilized markets.
- Other miscellaneous duties as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Valid California Driver License is required.
- 10+ years, Minimum experience of five (5) years as a Supervisor, including significant experience in grant writing, funding development, or public sector program delivery.
- Strong expertise in grant writing and funding development, including prospect research, proposal development, budgeting, and reporting.
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and applicable compliance requirements (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance).
- Proven ability to lead and deliver complex, high-value grant applications in competitive environments.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Routinely interacts with organization leaders, clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
- Excellent public communication skills - leads project meetings and makes presentations.
- Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key agency officials/staff or other organizations and companies and is skilled in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
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 $165,000 - $192,000 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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Frame your PMP credential for engineering consulting
BKF Engineers works across civil infrastructure, land development, and public works. If you hold a PMP or equivalent certification, position it around managing multi-discipline engineering deliverables, not generic project administration. That framing aligns directly with how they define the role.
Research BKF's DOL PERM filings before applying
BKF's Green Card sponsorship for this role runs through the PERM labor certification process. Search DOL's FLAG system for their past filings to understand which job duties and minimum requirements they've submitted. This tells you exactly how to position your application materials.
Target offices handling active project portfolios
BKF operates across multiple California offices with varying workloads. Roles tied to active infrastructure or development programs are more likely to move quickly to an offer. Check recent project announcements to identify which offices are in execution mode, not just business development.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path during the offer stage
BKF sponsors both EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for this function. Which category applies to you depends on your degree level and how the role is defined in the PERM filing. Ask the hiring team early so you understand your priority date and estimated timeline before signing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by sponsorship type
Not every Project Management Consultant opening at BKF is tied to the same sponsorship pathway. Use Migrate Mate to browse current listings filtered by visa type so you're applying to roles where sponsorship aligns with your specific immigration situation.
Account for PERM processing timelines in your planning
The PERM labor certification process currently runs six months to over a year at DOL before BKF can file the I-140 petition. If you're on a time-sensitive status like OPT or a soon-expiring H-1B, clarify whether the company will bridge you with an H-1B transfer while the Green Card case progresses.
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Does BKF Engineers sponsor H-1B visas for Project Management Consultants?
BKF Engineers' documented sponsorship activity for this role is focused on employment-based Green Cards rather than H-1B transfers. If you're currently on H-1B status with another employer, it's worth asking directly whether BKF will file an H-1B transfer concurrent with starting the Green Card process. Their answer will depend on the specific role and your timeline.
Which visa types are commonly used for Project Management Consultant roles at BKF Engineers?
BKF Engineers sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visas for this role. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Both pathways go through PERM labor certification at DOL before the I-140 immigrant petition is filed with USCIS.
What qualifications and experience does BKF Engineers expect for a Project Management Consultant?
BKF typically expects a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, along with demonstrated experience managing infrastructure or land development projects. A PMP certification strengthens your candidacy. Experience coordinating with public agencies, managing subconsultants, or overseeing permitting processes is particularly relevant given BKF's core service areas.
How do I apply for Project Management Consultant jobs at BKF Engineers?
You can browse and apply for open Project Management Consultant positions at BKF Engineers directly through Migrate Mate, which lists current roles filtered by visa sponsorship type. When applying, tailor your resume to reflect project delivery experience in civil or infrastructure consulting. Be specific about the scale of projects you've managed and your role in client-facing and regulatory coordination.
How do I plan my timeline if BKF Engineers is sponsoring my Green Card?
The PERM labor certification process takes six months to over a year at DOL. After approval, BKF files your I-140 with USCIS, and your priority date in the EB-2 or EB-3 category determines how long until you can file for adjustment of status. If you're from India or China, priority date backlogs add significant time. Start planning your immigration timeline before accepting the offer.
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