
We are thrilled to welcome Bruce Smith to BKF Engineers as our new Senior Director of Planning and Analysis. With extensive experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Bruce brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to our team, positioning BKF for continued growth and operational excellence.
Bruce joins us after a distinguished career in financial analysis and strategy implementation, with additional experience in pricing and profitability management, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. Over the years, he has demonstrated success in streamlining operations, professionally supporting and guiding finance teams, and leveraging data to improve profitability.
At BKF, Bruce will focus on planning, budgeting, and developing quarterly forecasts, while collaborating with our leadership and accounting teams to explore opportunities for growth. His approach centers on interpreting data to identify actionable insights, building a stronger foundation for BKF’s strategic initiatives, and advancing the “One BKF” vision across the organization.
Bruce continues to acclimate to the AEC industry, diving into the nuances of our project life cycles and furthering his understanding of the operational processes of our engineers. His analogy of likening the project sales pipeline to maintaining an orchard, alluding to its continuous need of tending and replenishing, reflects his thoughtful approach to both financial and operational success.
“The BKF team has been incredibly welcoming,” Bruce shared. “The culture here is collaborative and supportive, and I’m inspired by the potential to create meaningful impact. My recent time spent at our San Diego office helped me to better understand our operations and reinforced the importance of aligning our financial strategies with the incredible work being done across the company.”

Jean Chen, BKF’s Chief Financial Officer, stated “I am thrilled to welcome Bruce Smith as our new Senior Director of Planning and Analysis. With his extensive expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Bruce is uniquely positioned to drive strategic insights and strengthen our financial operations. His proven ability to build robust analytical frameworks will be an invaluable asset as we pursue our growth objectives. In the coming months, Bruce will focus on immersing himself in our business, gaining a comprehensive understanding of our operations, and identifying opportunities to optimize our planning and analysis functions. We are confident that his leadership will play a key role in driving the continued success of our company”
Bruce’s leadership will undoubtedly play a key role in driving financial strategy and advancing BKF’s long-term goals. Please join us in giving Bruce a warm welcome as he begins this exciting chapter with BKF Engineers.


