Practice Builder - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan 2-to-1 match up to 4%

Health, dental and vision coverage

Flexible time off & scheduling

Tuition reimbursement & training

Job summary

Kimley-Horn seeks a motivated Practice Lead to expand our Water/Wastewater practice in Fort Worth, Texas. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive business development, nurture client relationships, and mentor staff while growing projects and the local practice.

This role offers autonomous leadership with opportunities for performance-based rewards and career advancement as the firm strengthens its water resources capabilities in the region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas.
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies.
• Business development skills and the proven ability to win work.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline teams on water/wastewater projects and programs of work.
• Drive business development and expand the local water resource practice.
• Mentor staff and manage project profitability while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Provide vision, strategy, and goals for growth of the practice and its people.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relations

Communication

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Lead to expand our Water/Wastewater practice in Fort Worth! The successful candidate will be a leader in a practice specializing in Water and Wastewater Engineering services. This individual will have an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for a Water practice while growing their own projects, clients and team around them.

This position leads business development efforts, manages relationships with key clients, and oversees all project tasks while mentoring the growth of younger staff. The successful candidate will have a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business. Practice Builders are encouraged to pursue opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to firmwide success. Our system for rewards is designed to recognize staff as they move along a path to success. Bonuses, promotions, path to ownership recognition, and other forms of advancement are performance based, as a firm we focus on results.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of water/wastewater treatment projects, water and wastewater pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection)
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for the local water resource practice and beyond
• Given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
• 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 Water/Wastewater and Utilities 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

• 10+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
• Business development skills and the proven ability to win work
• 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

Key Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.