Senior Project Manager - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Financial Wellness benefits

Professional Development opportunities

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand their Land Development practice in Ashburn, Virginia. The ideal candidate will lead a Land Development team, manage key client relationships, and grow business opportunities. Candidates should have over 12 years of relevant experience, a Registered Professional Engineer license, and strong skills in AutoCAD Civil3D. The role offers a competitive bonus program, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects.
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Land Development team while managing key client relationships.
• Grow and lead a land development practice.
• Manage projects profitably and mentor staff effectively.

Skills

Land development project management

Client relationship management

Leadership and mentoring

Business development

Technical skills in AutoCAD Civil3D

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Land Development practice in the NOVA/DC area!

Responsibilities

• The qualified individual will lead a Land Development team while building and managing relationships with key 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 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 land development projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners and/or land owners
• 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 land development projects profitably

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.