Project Manager - Surface Water

Kimley-Horn; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling and half-day Fridays

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager to enhance our Surface Water practice in Seattle, WA. This role entails leading business development efforts, managing client relationships, and overseeing project tasks with a focus on sustainable infrastructure engineering.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Civil Engineering with a passion for mentoring. The position includes a competitive salary ranging from $130k to $175k, along with performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Civil Engineering and design.
• Proficient in business development and client relationship management.
• Strong desire to engage with clients and solve project problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts and manage key client relationships.
• Oversee project tasks while mentoring younger staff members.
• Utilize AutoCAD and GIS while leading stormwater and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering and design experience

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Surface Water practice in Seattle, WA!

Responsibilities

• This position leads business development efforts, manages relationships with key clients, and oversees all project tasks while mentoring the growth of younger staff
• Has a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
• Pursue opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to Kimley-Horn's success
• Leading business development efforts while leading tasks utilizing AutoCAD, GIS, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwaterplanning, storm drain and BMP design
• Has a passion for resiliency and sustainable infrastructure engineering
• 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 Surface Water (Hydraulics/Hydrology) 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

• 10+ years of Civil Engineering and design experience
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
• 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
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work

Salary:

• $130k - $175
• Eligible for lucrative performance based bonus compensation in addition to salary

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.