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... as a prime consultant. This role is critical to strengthening BKF's reputation as a trusted leader in water resilience and sustainability, helping expand our presence in the water market as a ...

... as a prime consultant. This role is critical to strengthening BKF's reputation as a trusted leader in water resilience and sustainability, helping expand our presence in the water market as a ...

... as a prime consultant. This role is critical to strengthening BKF's reputation as a trusted leader in water resilience and sustainability, helping expand our presence in the water market as a ...

... as a prime consultant. This role is critical to strengthening BKF's reputation as a trusted leader in water resilience and sustainability, helping expand our presence in the water market as a ...

... as a prime consultant. This role is critical to strengthening BKF's reputation as a trusted leader in water resilience and sustainability, helping expand our presence in the water market as a ...

... as a prime consultant. This role is critical to strengthening BKF's reputation as a trusted leader in water resilience and sustainability, helping expand our presence in the water market as a ...

... as a prime consultant. This role is critical to strengthening BKF's reputation as a trusted leader in water resilience and sustainability, helping expand our presence in the water market as a ...

... as a prime consultant. This role is critical to strengthening BKF's reputation as a trusted leader in water resilience and sustainability, helping expand our presence in the water market as a ...

Whether your passion is skiing first tracks, biking wildflower-lined trails, fishing alpine waters ... Elk Prime is built for team members who take pride in craft, consistency, and execution. From the ...

Line Cook

West Chester, PA · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

Bring your culinary skills to the forefront and be a part of creating mouth-watering dishes that ... At 9 Prime, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member ...

Sous Chef-Elk Ave Prime

Crested Butte, CO

$55K - $75K/yr

Whether your passion is skiing first tracks, biking wildflower-lined trails, fishing alpine waters ... Elk Prime is built for team members who take pride in craft, consistency, and execution. From the ...

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How much do prime water jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for prime water in the United States is $22.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical responsibilities in a Prime Water position?

In a Prime Water role, employees are often responsible for monitoring water treatment operations, conducting inspections, collecting samples for quality testing, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. You may also assist with troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and keeping accurate operational records. Collaboration with other technicians, engineers, and regulatory officials is common to ensure water delivery meets required safety and quality benchmarks. These varied responsibilities help maintain optimal system performance and support community health and safety.

What is a Prime Water job?

A Prime Water job typically refers to a role within a company or organization that manages water resources, distribution, quality, or services. It may involve tasks such as water treatment, infrastructure maintenance, customer service, or environmental compliance. Positions could range from field technicians and engineers to administrative or regulatory roles. Responsibilities vary depending on the specific job and employer, but all focus on ensuring safe and efficient water management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Prime Water position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Prime Water role, candidates typically require knowledge of water treatment processes, facility maintenance, and relevant safety protocols, often with a background in environmental science, engineering, or a related technical field. Familiarity with SCADA systems, water quality testing kits, and certifications such as a Water Operator License are commonly needed. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork enhance performance in this position. These competencies ensure that water systems are maintained safely and efficiently for public consumption or industrial use.

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Infographic showing various Prime Water job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,210 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Strategic Pursuits Lead - Water

BKF

Walnut Creek, CA

$94K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Overview:

BKF is seeking a Strategic Pursuits Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of engineering, planning, design, environmental, and construction management services related to water infrastructure and resilience and a proven track record leading and winning strategic pursuits as a prime consultant. This role is critical to strengthening BKF's reputation as a trusted leader in water resilience and sustainability, helping expand our presence in the water market as a preferred partner for innovative, multi-benefit water solutions

Key Responsibilities:

Market Leadership

  • Maintain knowledge of BKF's experience, resume, and service offerings along with competitors, teaming partners and clients within the water market.
  • Lead the development and execution of strategic pursuit plans for major market projects independently and other proposals and interviews, as assigned.
  • Identify and analyze market trends, client needs, and competitive landscape to inform pursuit strategies.
  • Understand and develop relationships with key teaming partners.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including business development, project management, and technical experts, to develop compelling and competitive proposals.
  • Maintain accurate data for pursuits, as assigned from "go" to award/loss in Vantagepoint.
  • Maintain a database of competitor proposals and best-practice examples to continually advance and enhance BKF's pursuit strategies, enabling the firm to outperform competitors and strengthen its position in the industry.
  • Cultivate a practice of continual improvement by learning from feedback gathered from proposal debriefs and comments during QA/QC reviews, and other available sources.
  • Mentor and train junior staff in pursuit and proposal best practices.
  • Periodic travel between offices and other locations may be required.

Pursuit Development

  • Understand and implement BKF's Pursuit to Win process and program.
  • Foster and maintain relationships with key clients, industry partners, and stakeholders.
  • Conduct go/no-go assessments and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Review and vet RFP/Qs, identifying key requirements, win themes, risks, and compliance needs.
  • Understand various submittal requirements, such as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) outreach and participation requirements.
  • Independently manage the proposal process from inception to submission, ensuring high-quality, compliant deliverables.
  • Conduct proposal kick-off meetings and coordinate internal pursuit teams.
  • Develop and present pursuit strategies and proposal content to internal and external audiences.
  • Lead and develop interview strategy, including selecting participants, producing presentations, talking points, and interview preparation.
  • Lead QA/QC reviews for proposals and interview materials.
  • Experience with both non-standard and SF330 proposal formats.
  • Tailor team resumes, project descriptions, and other qualifications materials.
  • Occasional flexible working hours may be required.

Master Marketing Database

  • Maintain library of project experience, photos, resumes and materials aligned with the Water Market Sector.
  • Identify high impact project experience and photos to be added to the website.
  • Coordinate the acquisition or development of project photos, visualizations, renderings, and other graphics collateral in support of strategic pursuits.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a Senior Marketing Coordinator/Specialist or Business Development role positioning for, leading, and successfully winning highly competitive prime proposals for water resources projects.
  • Strong understanding of project types specific to the assigned market or sector, with the ability to accurately interpret scopes of work and align opportunities with BKF's expertise and qualifications.
  • Demonstrated commitment to water sustainability, environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and community impact, with a strong desire to continue learning and growing in these areas.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Highly proficient in proposal management software, InDesign, and other relevant software.
  • Demonstrated success in leading and winning proposals in the Water Market Sector.
  • Strong understanding of Standard Form 330 Submittals, Non-Standard submittals, disadvantage/local business compliance forms and outreach procedures, and federal forms.
  • Strong understanding of the infrastructure market including water stormwater, and wastewater projects.

Benefits

  • The typical base salary range for this position is $94,000 - $140,000 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.
  • 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 Engineers 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 Engineers 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 Engineers, BKF Engineers 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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