Practice Lead - Roadway

Kimley-Horn; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

New parent leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Roadway Practice Leader in Spokane, WA. This role involves expanding the roadway practice, managing complex engineering design tasks, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience managing roadway projects and hold a P.E. license. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140k - $190k, along with performance-based bonuses and an exceptional benefits package including a comprehensive retirement plan, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years managing roadway projects.
• P.E. license required.
• Experience with local municipalities is essential.
• Ability to manage projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Expand our practice and presence in the local market focused on roadway projects.
• Lead, direct, and grow the roadway practice.
• Manage project design and delivery profitably.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.

Skills

Management of roadway projects

Client engagement

Design leadership

Proposal writing

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

15+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Kimley‑Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Roadway Practice Leader to expand our Roadway practice in Spokane, WA!

Responsibilities

• Expand our practice and presence in the local market focused on roadway, highway and/or municipal projects
• This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, client engagement, and the growth of the roadway design practice in local and/or surrounding markets
• Managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues
• 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 roadway 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 relevant experience managing roadway projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Experience successfully winning and delivering work in the local and/or surrounding areas
• Knowledge and experience with the full life cycle of roadway projects
• Experience and relationships with local agencies and/or local municipalities
• Knowledge in the civil design of local roadways, urban freeways and/or interchanges
• Demonstrated ability to manage roadway projects profitably, while leading a team and collaborating key stakeholders
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work

Salary

• $140k - $190k
• Eligible for lucrative performance based bonus compensation in addition to salary

Benefits

• 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.