Project Manager - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Professional development programs

New Parent Leave

Childcare resources

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Scottsdale, AZ, is seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand their Land Development practice. This role involves leading a team, managing client relationships, and driving business in land development. Candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience, a P.E. license, and strong skills in project management and AutoCAD Civil3D. This position offers autonomy, leadership opportunities, and a rewarding bonus structure.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably.
• Strong AutoCAD Civil3D skills
• Business development and proposal/budgeting experience
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization
• Ability to mentor staff and manage resources effectively
• Proven ability to profitably manage land development projects

Responsibilities

• Lead a Land Development team while building relationships with clients.
• Manage projects profitably and mentor staff.
• Grow and lead the land development practice.
• Communicate openly with partners and team
• Grow and lead the land development practice
• Manage projects profitably and mentor staff
• Autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business
• Participate in a strong bonus program with potential for ownership

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

AutoCAD Civil3D

Communication

Communication

Strategic planning

Project management

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Land Development practice in Scottsdale, AZ!

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 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 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

• 8+ 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

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 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• 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.