Practice Builder - Water Resources

Kimley-Horn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to grow our Surface Water practice. You will lead business development, manage key client relationships, and oversee projects with a focus on resiliency and sustainable infrastructure.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, writing proposals and budgets, and directing resources to ensure profitable project delivery. Autonomy and an opportunity for leadership within a renowned firm are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Civil Engineering and design experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts and manage relationships with key clients.
• Oversee all project tasks while mentoring the growth of younger staff.
• Autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the Surface Water practice.
• Pursue opportunities that fuel professional passion and Kimley-Horn's success.
• Lead tasks utilizing AutoCAD, GIS, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.
• Demonstrate a passion for resiliency and sustainable infrastructure engineering.
• Establish goals, build client relationships, and communicate with partners and team.
• Grow and lead a Surface Water (Hydraulics/Hydrology) practice while ensuring profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Mentoring staff

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Proposal writing

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Stormwater planning

Storm drain design

BMP design

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• This position leads business development efforts, manages relationships with key clients, and oversees all project tasks while mentoring the growth of younger staff
• Has a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
• Pursue opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to Kimley-Horn's success
• Leading business development efforts while leading tasks utilizing AutoCAD, GIS, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwaterplanning, storm drain and BMP design
• Has a passion for resiliency and sustainable infrastructure engineering
• 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 a Surface Water (Hydraulics/Hydrology) 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 Civil Engineering and design experience
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
• 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.