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We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.\n\nThe Project Manager – Housing Element Services leads project delivery and business development for Housing Element work within the Community Planning practice. This role reports to the Community Planning Practice Lead and is responsible for driving the firm’s growth in 7th cycle Housing Element updates and implementation, building on a track record of 6th cycle delivery. The Project Manager should have hands-on experience managing Housing Element updates from background analysis through HCD certification, along with a working knowledge of RHNA methodology, site inventory requirements, rezoning programs, and affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) analysis.\n\nThis is a seller-doer role. The Project Manager will manage a portfolio of Housing Element projects while also leading the identification, pursuit, and capture of new 7th cycle opportunities, working closely with the Practice Lead on pipeline strategy and proposal development.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nProject Management & Delivery:\n\nServe as Project Manager on Housing Element update and implementation projects, including background reports, site inventories, program development, rezoning, and public engagement through HCD certification.\nManage project scope, schedule, budget, and subconsultant coordination to ensure quality delivery and client satisfaction.\nGuide clients through HCD review cycles and evolving state housing law requirements.\nCoordinate with multidisciplinary internal teams across planning, environmental, and engineering disciplines.\n\nBusiness Development & Pursuit Leadership:\n\nLead the firm’s strategy for identifying and pursuing 7th cycle Housing Element opportunities, with a focus on the Bay Area and LA metro markets.\nTrack upcoming Housing Element RFP releases and position the firm ahead of key pursuits.\nLead proposal development and RFP responses, partnering with the Practice Lead and Business Development team on go-to-market strategy.\nBuild and maintain relationships with city and county planning staff, HCD, and housing stakeholders.\nContribute to the achievement of overall Planning sector sales and booking goals.\n\nCommunity Engagement:\n\nLead public outreach and engagement efforts for Housing Element updates, including community workshops, stakeholder meetings, and public hearings.\nDevelop accessible outreach materials that clearly communicate housing policy and program concepts to diverse communities.\nApply an equity lens to engagement strategy, consistent with AFFH requirements.\n\nClient Engagement:\n\nServe as a key point of contact for project clients, maintaining strong relationships and proactively addressing client needs.\nRepresent the firm at local industry events, conferences, and public agency meetings.\n\nCollaboration & Team Development:\n\nWork collaboratively with the broader Community Planning team and other service lines, including Resiliency, Environmental Compliance, and Housing.\nSupport mentorship and professional development of junior staff, with a path toward supervising direct reports as the Housing Element portfolio grows.\nPromote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.\n\nRequirements\n\nMinimum of 5–7 years of experience in community planning, with a focus on Housing Element preparation and implementation.\nDemonstrated experience serving as Project Manager or a lead team member on at least one 6th cycle (2021–2029) Housing Element update.\nWorking knowledge of RHNA methodology, site inventory requirements, rezoning programs, and AFFH analysis.\nDemonstrated experience contributing to business development, including proposals, RFP responses, and client presentations; prior seller-doer experience preferred.\nStrong community engagement skills, with experience facilitating public meetings and developing outreach materials.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex housing policy topics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.\nHighly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment.\nRemote/hybrid position; candidates established in the Bay Area or LA metro area are preferred.\nWillingness to travel as needed to support project sites, client meetings, and regional offices.\nBachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or a closely related field is required.\nAICP certification is preferred.\n\nPhysical 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.\n\nWork 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.\n\nBenefits\n\nThe typical base salary range for this position is $139,744.8 - $170,799.2 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.\nCompetitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.\nGenerous paid time off packages.\n9 Paid Holidays.\nFlexible schedules.\nEducation reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.\nBKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.\n\nBKF 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.\n\nBKF 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. 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With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.\n\nAt 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.\n\nThe Project Manager – Housing Element Services leads project delivery and business development for Housing Element work within the Community Planning practice. This role reports to the Community Planning Practice Lead and is responsible for driving the firm’s growth in 7th cycle Housing Element updates and implementation, building on a track record of 6th cycle delivery. The Project Manager should have hands-on experience managing Housing Element updates from background analysis through HCD certification, along with a working knowledge of RHNA methodology, site inventory requirements, rezoning programs, and affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) analysis.\n\nThis is a seller-doer role. The Project Manager will manage a portfolio of Housing Element projects while also leading the identification, pursuit, and capture of new 7th cycle opportunities, working closely with the Practice Lead on pipeline strategy and proposal development.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nProject Management & Delivery:\n\nServe as Project Manager on Housing Element update and implementation projects, including background reports, site inventories, program development, rezoning, and public engagement through HCD certification.\nManage project scope, schedule, budget, and subconsultant coordination to ensure quality delivery and client satisfaction.\nGuide clients through HCD review cycles and evolving state housing law requirements.\nCoordinate with multidisciplinary internal teams across planning, environmental, and engineering disciplines.\n\nBusiness Development & Pursuit Leadership:\n\nLead the firm’s strategy for identifying and pursuing 7th cycle Housing Element opportunities, with a focus on the Bay Area and LA metro markets.\nTrack upcoming Housing Element RFP releases and position the firm ahead of key pursuits.\nLead proposal development and RFP responses, partnering with the Practice Lead and Business Development team on go-to-market strategy.\nBuild and maintain relationships with city and county planning staff, HCD, and housing stakeholders.\nContribute to the achievement of overall Planning sector sales and booking goals.\n\nCommunity Engagement:\n\nLead public outreach and engagement efforts for Housing Element updates, including community workshops, stakeholder meetings, and public hearings.\nDevelop accessible outreach materials that clearly communicate housing policy and program concepts to diverse communities.\nApply an equity lens to engagement strategy, consistent with AFFH requirements.\n\nClient Engagement:\n\nServe as a key point of contact for project clients, maintaining strong relationships and proactively addressing client needs.\nRepresent the firm at local industry events, conferences, and public agency meetings.\n\nCollaboration & Team Development:\n\nWork collaboratively with the broader Community Planning team and other service lines, including Resiliency, Environmental Compliance, and Housing.\nSupport mentorship and professional development of junior staff, with a path toward supervising direct reports as the Housing Element portfolio grows.\nPromote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.\n\nRequirements\n\nMinimum of 5–7 years of experience in community planning, with a focus on Housing Element preparation and implementation.\nDemonstrated experience serving as Project Manager or a lead team member on at least one 6th cycle (2021–2029) Housing Element update.\nWorking knowledge of RHNA methodology, site inventory requirements, rezoning programs, and AFFH analysis.\nDemonstrated experience contributing to business development, including proposals, RFP responses, and client presentations; prior seller-doer experience preferred.\nStrong community engagement skills, with experience facilitating public meetings and developing outreach materials.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex housing policy topics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.\nHighly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment.\nRemote/hybrid position; candidates established in the Bay Area or LA metro area are preferred.\nWillingness to travel as needed to support project sites, client meetings, and regional offices.\nBachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or a closely related field is required.\nAICP certification is preferred.\n\nPhysical 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.\n\nWork 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.\n\nBenefits\n\nThe typical base salary range for this position is $139,744.8 - $170,799.2 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.\nCompetitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.\nGenerous paid time off packages.\n9 Paid Holidays.\nFlexible schedules.\nEducation reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.\nBKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.\n\nBKF 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.\n\nBKF 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. 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