Senior Practice Leader - Federal Civil Works

Kimley-Horn; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Coverage

Time Off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Senior Practice Lead to expand our Federal practice in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. You will lead a Civil Works team, build Federal client relationships, and drive program delivery for USACE, NAVFAC, DHS, and other agencies.

You will oversee large projects, grow the land development practice, mentor staff, and operate with integrity, with an attractive bonus program and potential ownership for high performance.

Qualifications

• Lead Civil Works projects for USACE and other Federal agencies.
• Proven business development and budgeting experience.
• Strong leadership and mentorship of staff.
• Must hold a P.E. license.

Responsibilities

• Lead Civil Works team and manage Federal client relationships.
• Deliver large USACE Civil Works projects and programs.
• Develop vision, business planning and strategy.
• Grow and lead land development practice.
• Autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

P.E. license

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated hands-on Senior Practice lead to expand our Federal practice in Dallas/Fort Worth!

Responsibilities

• The qualified individual will lead a Civil Works team while building and managing relationships with key Federal clients.
• Leadership responsibilities include:
• Manage, lead, and deliver large USACE Civil Works projects and programs including water resource projects and flood mitigation programs.
• 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

• 12+ years of relevant experience managing Civil Works projects in the Federal space.
• Discipline expertise in one of the following areas preferred: structural, mechanical, civil engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC, DHS, the US Coast Guard, the National Guard, or other Federal agencies.
• 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 civil works projects profitably.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/ Individuals with Disabilities