Practice Builder - Healthcare MEP

Kimley-Horn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

401(k) matching

Training programs

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn seeks a Senior Project Manager to expand our Healthcare MEP practice in Houston, Texas. You will lead the design and analysis of electrical systems for MEP projects, review design documents, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across Kimley-Horn offices.

You will grow and mentor staff, manage projects profitably, and have autonomy to lead and grow the practice with a strong bonus program and potential ownership over time.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing electrical projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards.
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Expand Healthcare MEP practice in Houston, TX.
• Lead design and analysis of electrical systems for MEP projects.
• Review and develop design documents and reports (electrical layouts, schematics, calculations).
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across Kimley-Horn offices.
• Prepare specifications, cost estimates, and proposals to grow electrical services.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers for power needs and distribution sizing.
• Lead and mentor staff; grow and lead the MEP practice.
• Autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business; potential ownership with bonus.

Skills

Electrical project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

National Electrical Code (NEC)

IEEE Standards

ANSI Standards

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Healthcare MEP practice in Houston, Texas (TX)!

Responsibilities

• Expand our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team providing services in HVAC design.
• Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for MEP projects
• Responsible for the review and development of design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams
• Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices
• Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas in the local market and across the country
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers and other disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution
• 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 an MEP 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 relevant experience managing Electrical projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards
• 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

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.