Practice Builder - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Health Coverage

Time Off and flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Professional Development

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Naples, FL is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to expand our Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice. You will lead multi-discipline teams on complex projects and drive growth with local municipalities and utilities.

This role offers entrepreneurial autonomy, profit-focused project leadership, and a path toward ownership through a strong bonus program. Candidates should have 15+ years of civil engineering experience and a PE license.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities and authorities.
• Business development skills with proven ability to win work.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.
• Ability to mentor staff and grow a Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice.
• Proven track record of profitable project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects.
• Develop vision and strategy for local water resource growth.
• Lead client relationships with municipalities and utilities.
• Ensure profitable project delivery and staff mentorship.
• Autonomously lead and grow the business with strong ownership potential.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Tools

P.E. license

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to expand our Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice in Naples, Florida!

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

• 15+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

• 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

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities