Project Manager - Rail & Transit

Kimley-Horn; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Reston, VA seeks a Senior Project Manager to expand the Rail & Transit practice. You will lead strategy, grow the client base, and oversee planning, design, and implementation of passenger rail and transit initiatives.

The role emphasizes ownership, mentorship, and a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality, profitable projects with autonomous leadership and a robust bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Rail & Transit experience with leadership in growing a practice.
• Proven track record of winning and delivering work in the local area.
• Established relationships with local DOTs, agencies, and municipalities.
• Ability to manage transportation projects profitably through agency specs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Kimley-Horn's Rail & Transit practice in the Reston region.
• Build and mentor staff; align resources; support client relations.
• Deliver projects profitably while maintaining high quality and schedule adherence.
• Autonomously lead strategy, business planning, and client development initiatives.
• Drive a strong business culture with integrity and transparent communication.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relations

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

P.E. license

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Rail & Transit practice in Reston, VA!

Responsibilities

• Has an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for their Transit practice while facilitating the growth of our regional US-based transit practice.
• Our transit practice is engaged in the planning, design, and implementation of transit services and facilities throughout the country.
• Our specific focus is within local transit providers to envision, study, plan, design, engineer, manage, and implement new services, service expansions, and service/technology enhancements.
• The ideal candidate is a recognized rail industry leader with a strong technical background in rail design and a proven track record of winning and delivering work for passenger rail and transit agencies.
• Beyond serving our existing clients, has the ability to pursue own passions, leads, and 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 Transit 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 years of Rail & Transit experience in growing and leading a Rail & Transit practice
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Track record of successfully winning and delivering work in the local area
• Established relationships with local DOT, local agencies, and/or local municipalities
• Demonstrated ability to manage transportation projects profitably through agency specifications
• 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.