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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 Operations Manager leads the administrative and operational functions of BKF’s Survey project delivery team. This role manages workflows, financial controls, staffing coordination, contract administration, compliance, and process consistency so technical professionals can focus on high-quality client work. Serving as the team’s operational backbone, the manager drives schedule adherence, financial performance, and continuous improvement across multiple projects and disciplines.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nOversee day-to-day administrative operations for assigned project teams, ensuring consistent execution of company standards and procedures.\nManage project setup, documentation, filing systems, and closeout processes.\nCoordinate internal workflows among project managers, survey crews, engineers, accounting, and administrative staff.\nPartner with Project Managers to monitor project budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.\nOversee billing processes (green book review).\nTrack contract values, amendments, and change orders.\nMonitor accounts receivable, support collections efforts, and help maintain healthy cash flow.\nPrepare regular financial reports and dashboards for leadership.\nAdminister contracts, subconsultant agreements, and purchase orders.\nEnsure compliance with contractual requirements, insurance provisions, and client-specific procedures.\nSupport proposal transitions from pursuit to execution, ensuring clean handoffs and complete documentation.\nAssist with staffing coordination across projects to balance workloads and maximize utilization.\nSupport onboarding of new team members to projects and systems.\nFacilitate communication between disciplines and departments to resolve operational bottlenecks.\nIdentify opportunities to streamline project delivery processes and improve operational efficiency.\nEnsure adherence to internal quality management systems and best practices.\nDevelop standardized tools, templates, and workflows to support consistent project execution.\nProvide operational guidance and mentoring to project administrators and coordinators.\nAct as a trusted partner to Project Managers and technical leads.\nFoster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented team culture.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.\nEight or more years of experience in project operations, project administration, or business operations within an engineering, surveying, construction, or professional services environment.\nStrong understanding of project financials, billing practices, and contract administration.\nExperience supporting multidisciplinary project teams.\nProficiency with project management and accounting systems; experience with Deltek, Ajera, Vision, or similar platforms is preferred.\nAdvanced organizational, communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills, including strong Excel proficiency.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nExperience in an engineering or land surveying firm is preferred.\nFamiliarity with public agency contracts and IDIQ/on-call programs is preferred.\nProven ability to drive process improvements and apply operational excellence, financial acumen, attention to detail, leadership, clear communication, and a client-service mindset.\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 $49.00-$67.87, 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 Operations Manager leads the administrative and operational functions of BKF’s Survey project delivery team. This role manages workflows, financial controls, staffing coordination, contract administration, compliance, and process consistency so technical professionals can focus on high-quality client work. Serving as the team’s operational backbone, the manager drives schedule adherence, financial performance, and continuous improvement across multiple projects and disciplines.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nOversee day-to-day administrative operations for assigned project teams, ensuring consistent execution of company standards and procedures.\nManage project setup, documentation, filing systems, and closeout processes.\nCoordinate internal workflows among project managers, survey crews, engineers, accounting, and administrative staff.\nPartner with Project Managers to monitor project budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.\nOversee billing processes (green book review).\nTrack contract values, amendments, and change orders.\nMonitor accounts receivable, support collections efforts, and help maintain healthy cash flow.\nPrepare regular financial reports and dashboards for leadership.\nAdminister contracts, subconsultant agreements, and purchase orders.\nEnsure compliance with contractual requirements, insurance provisions, and client-specific procedures.\nSupport proposal transitions from pursuit to execution, ensuring clean handoffs and complete documentation.\nAssist with staffing coordination across projects to balance workloads and maximize utilization.\nSupport onboarding of new team members to projects and systems.\nFacilitate communication between disciplines and departments to resolve operational bottlenecks.\nIdentify opportunities to streamline project delivery processes and improve operational efficiency.\nEnsure adherence to internal quality management systems and best practices.\nDevelop standardized tools, templates, and workflows to support consistent project execution.\nProvide operational guidance and mentoring to project administrators and coordinators.\nAct as a trusted partner to Project Managers and technical leads.\nFoster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented team culture.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.\nEight or more years of experience in project operations, project administration, or business operations within an engineering, surveying, construction, or professional services environment.\nStrong understanding of project financials, billing practices, and contract administration.\nExperience supporting multidisciplinary project teams.\nProficiency with project management and accounting systems; experience with Deltek, Ajera, Vision, or similar platforms is preferred.\nAdvanced organizational, communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills, including strong Excel proficiency.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nExperience in an engineering or land surveying firm is preferred.\nFamiliarity with public agency contracts and IDIQ/on-call programs is preferred.\nProven ability to drive process improvements and apply operational excellence, financial acumen, attention to detail, leadership, clear communication, and a client-service mindset.\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 $49.00-$67.87, 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. 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