Practice Builder - Building Structures

Kimley-Horn; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Bonuses

Professional development

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn seeks a Senior Project Manager to expand our Building Structures practice in the West Florida region, preferably based in our Sarasota office. The role focuses on leading profitable projects, mentoring staff, and building strong client relationships while delivering high-quality structural designs.

Responsibilities include growth initiatives, client engagement, and oversight of design calculations, submittals, site evaluations, and technical reporting; ownership pathways exist with a

Qualifications

• 12+ years of diversified structural engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp; able to produce drawings when needed.
• Experience with structural analysis software including STAAD, RAM, ETABS, MathCAD, TEDDS, ADAPT PT.
• Excellent communication, leadership and technical skills.
• Proven ability to engage clients and manage projects profitably; write proposals and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support growth of the building structures and forensics practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with coworkers, peers and clients.
• Perform and review structural design calculations; prepare submittal packages; ensure QC.
• Conduct site investigations and prepare technical reports.
• Lead meetings with clients, owners, contractors and design teams.
• Identify project opportunities through networking with clients.
• Lead, mentor staff; manage profitability; opportunities for ownership with bonus.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring staff

Client engagement

Technical skills

Proposal writing

Project profitability

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

STAAD

RAM

ETABS

MathCAD

TEDDS

ADAPT PT

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Building Structures practice throughout our West Florida region. The ideal candidate will be based out of our Sarasota office!

Responsibilities

• This position will support the growth of the firm in our building structures and/or forensics practices.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with coworkers, industry peers, and clients
• Perform and review structural design calculations, prepare project document submittal packages, and maintain Quality Control for the entire project
• Conduct site investigations and structural evaluations while documentmenting field observations and preparing technical reports
• Support and participate in meetings and presentations with clients, owners, contractors, and design team members
• Contribute to identifying project opportunities through networking with new and existing 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 structural 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

• 12+ years of diversified structural engineering experience
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• History of providing technical design and planning on a variety of structures
• Knowledge in AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup with some ability to produce drawings and details, when needed
• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis and design software, such as STAAD, RAM, E-Tabs, MathCAD, TEDDS, ADAPT PT, and other structural related design software
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work

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.