Prime Design Group - Team Leader - KPFF Consulting Engineers

Role Overview

KPFF is seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader for our Prime Design Group in Northern California. Our Prime Design Group specializes in managing multi-disciplinary projects for public agencies, transportation authorities, and industrial/manufacturing clients. Our projects encompass a diverse range, including new ground-up buildings, equipment renovations, campus master plans, and tenant improvements.

As the prime designer for our clients, we are responsible for coordinating internal teams, including civil and structural engineers, and external design sub-consultants throughout the entire planning and permitting process. This role includes scoping projects, coordinating design teams, reviewing drawings and specifications, developing schedules and cost estimates, ensuring quality assurance, and serving as the primary liaison between clients, regulatory agencies, and other design professionals. We oversee projects from initial planning to closeout, managing all stages of development, including entitlements and construction.

In our Roseville office, we currently have a dedicated team of four professionals who are fully engaged in delivering engineer-led design services. We are actively seeking another leader to join this team and contribute to our growing portfolio.

We are open to qualified project managers to work in either our San Francisco or Sacramento offices for this position. Depending on the candidate's qualifications and interests, we are also considering the possibility of establishing another office in the region. We plan to provide comprehensive training, with the aim of developing this individual into the leader of our local Prime Design Group based in the Roseville office. Furthermore, we envision the department's expansion not only in Roseville but also across the broader Bay Area.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate has a background in structural or civil engineering, showcasing a strong enthusiasm for project management or a desire to transition in that direction. You will focus on the broader aspects of project oversight and foster enduring connections with long-term clients, agencies, contractors, and diverse design consultants. If you are experiencing those moments in design team meetings where you patiently await structural discussions and consistently find yourself intrigued by devising solutions to challenges encountered by fellow consultants, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for your career aspirations.

• Engage in conventional project management, overseeing the feasibility of concepts and timely coordination of construction drawings.
• Efficiently manage the consultant team to ensure smooth progress of projects.
• Understand various disciplines including structures, architecture, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, geotechnical aspects, fire protection, civil engineering, surveying, landscaping, entitlement processes, and environmental permitting.
• Handle unforeseen challenges in a dynamic environment, requiring quick problem-solving abilities.
• Respond promptly to queries from owners, agencies, or contractors, adapting to new challenges as they arise.
• Work as part of a team of Prime Consultants known for their agility in addressing issues and maintaining project progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture/Engineering, or a related field.
• If an engineer, a PE or SE license in the state of California.
• A minimum of 10 years of overall experience, with at least 3 years in the role of managing/leading a team or professionals or project manager on similar-scale projects.
• General knowledge of how projects are completed, including project development, conceptual design, consulting services procurement, entitlement processes, document review, and construction administration.
• Strong communication skills to simplify complex technical information for non-technical stakeholders and to articulate complex scenarios accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to keep the design team focused on crucial next actions through technical know-how and soft skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, MS Project, AutoCAD, or Revit.
• A strong familiarity with quality control and quality assurance processes, with the ability to perform integrated design reviews for complex projects.
• Curiosity and determination to solve problems and tackle new challenges, with a technical mindset for diving into details when necessary while grasping overall priorities.

Benefits

We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive Benefits. Our Benefits include:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
• Medical insurance (two plans available to choose from)
• Dental insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with employer contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• KPFF Paid Family Leave
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays (including two floating Holidays)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty)

In addition, KPFF provides a bonus program for employees based on the profitability of their Reporting Center and the contributions of the employee to its success.

KPFF Sacramento and San Francisco

The KPFF Sacramento office is in Roseville, just 18 miles from Downtown Sacramento. Roseville's affordability, parks, and school systems make it a highly desirable place to live and contribute to it consistently landing in the top 50 U.S. cities in which to live. The office has a staff of 45 providing structural engineering, civil engineering, surveying, and project management services.

The KPFF San Francisco is in the Financial District in downtown San Francisco. Its vibrant culture, stunning landscape, and plentiful job opportunities contribute to San Francisco consistently being ranked one of the top ten best cities in, not just the U.S., but the world. The San Francisco office has a staff of 60 providing structural engineering, civil engineering, and protective design services.

Our supportive and fun work environment allows for family flexibility and encourages a positive work/life balance. We offer generous benefits, a competitive salary, and pay you for every hour you work. KPFF is a global firm with 27 offices, 1,300 employees, and collective professional registrations in all 50 states.

KPFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Learn more about KPFF Consulting Engineers by visiting our website at www.kpff.com