Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder – Development Services

Kimley-Horn; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off & Flexible Scheduling

Financial Wellness: 401k matching

Professional Development: Tuition Reim

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to expand our Land Development practice. You will lead a Land Development team, build key client relationships, and guide project strategy with autonomy and accountability.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of land development leadership, a P.E. license, strong AutoCAD Civil3D skills, and proven business development, budgeting and mentoring capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing land development projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Extensive client contacts with architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, or landowners.
• Strong AutoCAD Civil3D skills.
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting.
• Ability to communicate positively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to mentor staff and direct resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Land Development team and manage relationships with key clients.
• Provide vision, business planning and strategy; establish goals.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships; open communication with partners and team.
• Grow and lead the land development practice; manage projects profitably and mentor staff.
• Autonomously lead, direct, and grow the business; pursue opportunities for ownership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Client relations

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

P.E. license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to expand our Land Development practice in Gainesville, Florida!

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 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

• 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities