Senior PM, Land Development — Practice Builder

Kimley-Horn; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off and Flexible Scheduling

401(k) with match and profit-sharing

Tuition reimbursement and training

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Chicago, IL seeks an entrepreneurial Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to lead and grow our Land Development practice. You will win work, manage projects profitably, mentor staff, and build client relationships.

The role offers base salary plus bonuses with potential to advance to ownership, supported by a strong cross-functional team and comprehensive internal resources. 10+ years of civil engineering experience required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of Land Development projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state for which you are applying.
• Extensive client contacts and relationships.
• Business development skills, proven ability to win work, and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably.
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems.
• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision for our Land Development practice, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation.
• Apply an entrepreneurial spirit to create a vision for growth in the local Land Development practice and beyond.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, positioning our firm as a trusted partner in the Land Development industry.
• Drive business development efforts, leveraging industry connections to secure new opportunities and expand market presence.
• Supervise and lead Land Development design projects, providing technical expertise and strategic oversight.
• Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supervising the execution of work.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Ensure project profitability, resource allocation, and seamless transitions of work to qualified staff.
• Uphold integrity and sound business principles, driving operational excellence and long-term success.

Skills

Civil engineering

Client relations

Business development

Team leadership

Budgeting

Project profitability

Communication

AutoCAD Civil3D

Education

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Kimley-Horn in Chicago, IL seeks an entrepreneurial Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to lead and grow our Land Development practice. You will win work, manage projects profitably, mentor staff, and build client relationships.

The role offers base salary plus bonuses with potential to advance to ownership, supported by a strong cross-functional team and comprehensive internal resources. 10+ years of civil engineering experience required.