Practice Builder - Landscape Architecture

Kimley-Horn; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health coverage

Time off & flexibility

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager and Practice builder to lead our Landscape Architecture team. You will shape the practice, grow the client base, and manage projects from concept to delivery.

The role emphasizes entrepreneurial leadership, relationship-building with developers and public agencies, and mentoring staff while leveraging the resources of a national firm to expand the practice and pursue ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience growing and leading a landscape architecture practice/studio.
• PLA/CLA license or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Experience developing client relationships with extensive contacts.
• BD and marketing experience including proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.
• Strong client engagement and problem-solving mindset.
• Effective communication at all levels and mentoring capabilities.
• Proven track record of profitable project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a landscape architecture practice within the firm.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships with developers and public agencies.
• Drive business development and market growth for the San Antonio region.
• Shape practice vision, strategy, and financial planning.
• Deliver projects successfully while mentoring staff and resources.
• Collaborate with a national firm to scale the team and opportunities.

Education

Registered Landscape Architect license (PLA/CLA)

Client relationships & BD

Proposal writing & project scoping

Staff mentoring & leadership

Project profitability management

Communication across levels

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager and Practice builder to join our Landscape Architecture team in San Antonio, Texas (TX)!

Responsibilities

• Work in a dynamic team environment on a range of projects including private and public development, multifamily, mixed-use, and community planning throughout the region for a wide variety of clients
• Project experience will be diverse as we provide services to both public and private sectors
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for their practice while facilitating the growth within each market
• Shape your practice and to lead the business development efforts with local developers, public agencies and/or industry contacts while building and managing your relationships with these key clients
• Markets are not limited by geography but driven by relationships
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles; providing practice vision, business planning and strategy
• Serve clients directly and deliver for clients
• Build and maintaining positive client relationships
• Have open communication with your partners and team with the overall goal to grow your practice
• As your team grows, you will also be provided the support of a national firm to build your team and practice to serve your clients
• With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of a competitive salary, impressive incentive-based bonus program, industry-leading retirement along with the potential to advance to ownership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience growing and leading a landscape architecture practice/studio
• Registered Professional/Certified Landscape Architect (PLA/CLA) license or ability to obtain in 1 year
• Experience developing relationshipswith extensive client contacts
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, developing scopes of work, and creatingbudgets for projected work
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems and working with the team to deliver
• 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.