Civil Engineering Project Manager - Solar

Kimley-Horn; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off & flexible scheduling

Student loan matching (401k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Baltimore, MD is seeking a motivated Project Manager to expand our Renewable Energy practice. You will lead a wind energy team, build relationships with clients, and direct development, engineering, and construction activities to meet project objectives.

The role offers autonomy to lead and grow the business, with potential for ownership and a strong bonus program based on performance. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in renewable energy project management and a P.E. license.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience managing renewable energy or related projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Familiar with the standards and best practices for wind energy projects.
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners and/or land owners.
• Strong technical skills in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, and/or GIS.
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work.
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage renewable energy projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Renewable Energy team and manage relationships with key clients.
• Coordinate development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to meet wind project needs.
• Provide vision, strategy, goals, and positive leadership to the team.
• Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, and mentor team members.
• Autonomously lead, direct, and grow the business; pursue ownership opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Renewable energy

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Excel

GIS

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Project Manager to expand our Renewable Energy practice in Baltimore, MD!

Responsibilities

• The qualified individual will help lead a Renewable Energy team while building and managing relationships with key clients.
• Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensure that wind project needs and objectives are met.
• Leadership responsibilities include:
  • Operating with integrity and sound business principles
  • Providing vision, business planning and strategy
  • Establishing goals
  • Building and maintaining positive client relationships
  • Having open communication with your partners and team
  • Growing and leading a Renewable Energy practice
• Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor.
• The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business.
• With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience managing renewable energy or related projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Familiar with the relevant standards, regulations, and best practices for wind energy projects
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners and/or land owners
• Strong technical skills in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, and/or GIS
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage renewable energy projects profitably

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.