Senior Project Manager - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Profit sharing

Professional development

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Greenville, SC seeks a Senior Project Manager to expand our Land Development practice. You will lead a team, build client relationships, and drive project delivery with integrity and strong business principles.

The role offers autonomy to grow the business, with a focus on profitability, mentorship, and collaboration across disciplines. A successful candidate will leverage extensive contacts and deliver high-quality design and planning solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing land development projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Extensive client contacts with architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and/or land owners.
• Strong AutoCAD Civil3D skills and design capabilities.
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to mentor staff and direct resources positively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Land Development team and manage client relationships.
• Provide vision, business planning, strategy, establish goals, and lead growth.
• Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, mentor team.
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles; build and maintain client relationships.
• Autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business; participate in ownership potential.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Communication

Mentoring staff

Strategic planning

Project leadership

Profitability management

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Land Development practice in Greenville, SC!

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

• 8+ 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

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.