Merger & Acquisitions Project Manager at BKF Engineers

Walnut Creek, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

185000.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Cross-Departmental Leadership, Due Diligence, Integration Management, Training Management, Process Improvement, Data Management, Reporting, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Quality Standards, Safety Standards, Technology Platforms, Executive-Level Reporting, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

The Merger & Acquisitions Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-departmental and cross-company teams across M&A initiatives and special projects, including oversight of due diligence, integration efforts, and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder plans. The role manages M&A integration and training processes, pipeline data, reporting, communication planning, and technology-enabled workflows while developing and maintaining project plans, scopes, schedules, and continuous improvement practices. The position also ensures quality and safety standards are met while coordinating activities and providing clear, timely insights to senior leadership. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead cross-departmental and cross-company teams as the Project Manager for the M&A department and special projects. Manage the M&A training processes in phases appropriate to the total integration project with a mindset of continuous improvement. Manage pipeline data and develop process flows through the M&A technology platform or equivalent technology tools. Develop project plans in conjunction with key stakeholders utilizing project management tools to identify resources, dependencies, risks, and milestones. Manage plans, expectations, changes to scope, and deliverables. Drive execution of plans with cross functional partners while managing relationships. Develop preliminary project scope by creating acquisition calendars and scheduling planning meetings. Schedule development, control and improvement of integration training processes (on- demand and departmental trainings). Provide oversight to due diligence and integration project teams. Communication planning for internal departments and acquisitions. Create and provide acquisition reports to senior management and members of M&A team. Review and improve project processes en masse and in project situations. Leads and coordinates all activities for M&A projects, including administrative meetings and facilitating review of grant applications. Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. Maintain quality standards on all projects. Bachelor’s degree in business administration or business-related field preferred; and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience. Demonstrated experience leading cross-departmental and cross-company teams and managing multiple concurrent projects. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, including scope, schedule, risk, and change management. Experience managing training programs, process improvement initiatives, and phased implementations with a continuous improvement mindset. Proficiency with data management, reporting, and technology platforms used to track pipelines, workflows, and project performance. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience preparing executive-level reports and presentations. Ability to oversee due diligence and integration activities while coordinating closely with internal teams and external partners. Strong attention to quality, compliance, and safety standards, with the ability to identify and escalate risks or concerns appropriately. The target salary range for this position is anticipated to be $125,000 - $185,000 and may vary depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an exempt position, paid bi-weekly. Competitive salaries, end-of-year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k Medical, Dental, & Vision 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 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. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Merger & Acquisitions Project Manager leads cross-departmental teams on M&A initiatives, overseeing due diligence and integration efforts. They are responsible for managing project plans, communication, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.