Land Development Practice Builder

Kimley-Horn; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible working hours

Tuition reimbursement

Family-building benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tucson is seeking an experienced Practice Builder to expand their Land Development practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead teams, drive business development, and manage projects with extensive autonomy. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in land development, a P.E. license, and strong skills in client relationship management. The position includes a competitive benefits package and a unique company culture focused on support and growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects.
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels.
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners and/or land owners
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D
• 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 land development projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Land Development team and build client relationships.
• Manage projects profitably and mentor staff.
• Drive business development efforts.
• The candidate will manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, mentor staff, and act as a positive leader.
• Autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business with potential for ownership and bonuses.

Skills

Land development project management

Client relationship management

AutoCAD Civil3D

Business development

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Practice Builder to join and expand our Land Development practice in Tucson, Arizona. If you are passionate about leading teams, fostering client relationships, and driving project excellence, we want to hear from you. As a Practice Builder at Kimley-Horn you will serve clients by winning and delivering exceptional work, managing projects profitably, and mentoring the next generation. This position offers extensive autonomy to lead, direct, and scale the practice with a forward-thinking approach.

Responsibilities

• The qualified individual will lead a Land Development team while building and managing relationships with key clients
• Leadership responsibilities include:
  • Operating with integrity and sound business principals
  • 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 land development 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 land development projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners and/or land owners
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D
• 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 land development 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 17 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.