Practice Leader - NEPA Specialist, Transit & Infrastructure Focus

Kimley-Horn; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

A nationwide engineering firm is seeking a motivated Practice Leader to build and lead an Environmental Practice in Seattle. The role includes managing projects and staff, developing comprehensive project plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in environmental project management, a relevant degree, and strong business development skills. This position offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing environmental projects profitably.
• Strong experience with CEQA/NEPA regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an Environmental practice team.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with objectives and timelines.
• Ensure projects adhere to legal requirements and manage risks.

Skills

Business development

Environmental project management

Client relationship management

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in city or regional planning or related

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Leader to build and lead an Environmental Practice in Seattle, WA!

Responsibilities

• Has an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for our Environmental practice team while growing their own projects, clients and team around them.
• We are seeking a leader with background in business development, managing relationships with clients, supporting and leading environmental planning projects, and leading and mentoring team members.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan that outlines objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Project Managers are encouraged to pursue opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to firmwide success.
• Leadership responsibilities include:
  • Lead ateamwhile building and managing relationships with key clients.
  • Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
  • Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships.
  • Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing a Community Planning Services practice.
  • Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration with clients, government agencies, landowners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that the project adheres to zoning regulations, environmental laws, and other legal requirements.
• Identify potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them.Ensure that the project is executed with a high level of quality and meets the client's expectations.
• 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, because as a firm we focus on results.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing environmental projects in the local area with a demonstrated ability to manage those projects profitably
• Bachelors Degree or higher in city or regional planning or related
• Strong experience with CEQA/NEPA in the state
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, county, regional and state agencies
• Provide high quality deliverables with exceptional client service
• A desire to lead and grow a planning practice
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Experience leading, mentoring and managing staff in a positive manner

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: $150,000 – $2000,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Bonus Program: Eligible for lucrative performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and more

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 18 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.