Practice Leader - Land Development

Kimley Horn; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Time off & flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parent leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn invites a motivated Practice Leader to expand the Land Development practice in Portland, OR. You will lead the team, build and manage client relationships, and drive strategy, growth, and profitability.

The role offers autonomy, strong bonus potential, and the opportunity to advance toward ownership as you guide projects from conception through delivery. Join a team known for its collaborative culture and design excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing land development projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Extensive client contacts with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners or land owners.
• Strong AutoCAD Civil3D skills; ability to lead design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Land Development team and manage key client relationships.
• Provide vision, business planning and strategy for the practice.
• Set goals and align resources; mentor staff and grow the team.
• Oversee profitability of projects; transition work to qualified staff.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for future work.
• Autonomously lead the practice and pursue ownership potential.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Proposal writing

Budgeting

Mentoring staff

Strategic planning

Education

P.E. license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Leader to expand our Land Development practice in Portland, OR!

Responsibilities

• The qualified individual will lead a Land Development team while building and managing relationships with key clients
• 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 land development 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 land development projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners and/or land owners
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably

Salary Range

• Based on Experience
• Eligible for Lucrative Performance Based Bonus Compensation

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.

This posting is for a current vacancy. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted.

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