Senior Project Manager - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off Benefits

Student Loan Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager in Morristown, New Jersey, to expand their Land Development practice. The role involves leading a team, maintaining strong client relationships, and developing business strategies. Candidates should have over 12 years of relevant experience, a P.E. license, and strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D. This position offers a great deal of autonomy and a rewarding bonus program, along with comprehensive benefits including a retirement plan and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Land Development team managing relationships with key clients.
• Grow and lead a land development practice with clear business strategies.
• Transition work to qualified staff and mentor team members.

Skills

Project management

AutoCAD Civil3D

Business development

Client relationship management

Staff mentoring

Education

P.E. license

12+ years of experience

Job description

Overview

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

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

Benefits

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• 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.