Environmental Practice Leader — Senior Project Manager (VA)

Kimley Horn; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Environmental practice in Virginia Beach, VA. The role focuses on leading complex projects, engaging with clients and regulators, and growing the environmental capabilities of the firm.

The successful candidate will bring 12+ years of relevant experience, strong technical writing, and expertise in wetlands/species permitting, with travel as needed. A competitive salary and bonus potential accompany the position.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience, including state and federal wetland and species permitting requirements.
• Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or related field
• Ecological field work experience
• Strong technical writing skills and experience writing detailed technical reports
• Working knowledge or strong interest in ArcGIS
• Enjoy working in both an office environment and in the field
• Interest in working with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts
• Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the budget set by the client and performing strong project management knowledge
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and regulatory agencies to fulfill regulations and requirements relating to projects
• Leadership responsibilities include: Providing vision, business planning and strategy; Establishing goals; Building and maintaining positive client relationships; Having open communication with partners and team; Growing and leading an Environmental 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

Skills

Technical writing

Field work

Client communication

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Environmental Science (B.S./M.S.)

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Environmental practice in Virginia Beach, VA. The role focuses on leading complex projects, engaging with clients and regulators, and growing the environmental capabilities of the firm.

The successful candidate will bring 12+ years of relevant experience, strong technical writing, and expertise in wetlands/species permitting, with travel as needed. A competitive salary and bonus potential accompany the position.