Project Manager - Water Resources

Kimley-Horn; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Professional development

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Senior Project Manager to grow its Surface Water practice. You will lead business development, manage key client relationships, oversee project tasks, and mentor younger staff.

The role offers autonomy to lead and grow the business, with emphasis on resiliency and sustainable infrastructure. A P.E. license and 10+ years of Civil Engineering experience are required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Civil Engineering and design experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities and agencies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.
• Ability to mentor staff and manage projects profitably.
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts and pursue growth opportunities.
• Manage relationships with key clients and oversee project tasks.
• Mentor younger staff and grow the Surface Water practice.
• Direct resources, ensure profitability, and maintain quality.
• Engage with clients to solve project problems and communicate clearly.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring staff

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Hydraulic modeling

Stormwater design

Job description

Overview

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

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

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.