Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Electrical MEP

Kimley-Horn; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off benefits

Financial Wellness programs

Professional Development opportunities

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Electrical MEP in St. Louis Park, MN. This role involves leading business development for the MEP practice, managing complex Electrical projects, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of Electrical project management experience, a Bachelor's Degree in related fields, and possess a P.E. license. Competitive salary range is between $120,000-$180,000 annually with additional performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience managing Electrical projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state for which you are applying.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Expand the Electrical offerings of our MEP team.
• Define and execute the vision for our MEP practice.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Drive business development efforts.

Skills

Business development skills

Strong technical skills with system modeling software

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Experience managing project teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

AGI32

Visual

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Electrical MEP to lead and grow our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) practice in St. Louis Park, MN. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of client service, business development, technical excellence, and team leadership.

We use the term "Practice Builder" to describe our best client servers – the men and women who exhibit leadership by winning and doing work, managing projects profitably, and mentoring the next generation.

As a Practice Builder, you will:

• Craft a bold vision for growth.
• Lead business development efforts to win work from new and existing clients.
• Provide high-quality service in a profitable manner.
• Contribute to the professional development of staff.
• Benefit from comprehensive support in accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT, and production.
• Have the autonomy to build and grow your business with the full backing of a firm consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry.

This role offers the freedom to lead and grow your business, with the rewards of a performance-based environment (including base salary + bonuses), and the potential to advance to ownership.

Responsibilities

• Expand the Electrical offerings of our MEP team.
• Define and execute the vision for our MEP practice, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation.
• Apply an entrepreneurial spirit to create a vision for growth in the local MEP practice and beyond.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, positioning our firm as a trusted partner in the industry.
• Drive business development efforts, leveraging industry connections to secure new opportunities and expand market presence.
• Supervise and lead complex MEP design projects, providing technical expertise and strategic oversight.
• Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Responsible for the review and development of design documents and reports, including layouts, equipment schematics etc.
• Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices.
• Prepare project specifications, construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of MEP engineering service areas in the local market and across the country.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers and other disciplines.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Ensure project profitability, resource allocation, and seamless transitions of work to qualified staff.
• Uphold integrity and sound business principles, driving operational excellence and long-term success.
• Our Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience managing project teams and clients in an engineering consulting environment, specifically within the Electrical side of MEP projects.
• 10+ years of relevant experience managing Electrical projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering or a related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state for which you are applying.
• Extensive client contacts and relationships.
• Business development skills, proven ability to win work, and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably.
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.
• Strong technical skills with a system modeling software (SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or Easy Power), and lighting software (AGI32 or Visual).

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.

Salary Range:

Base Salary $120,000-$180,000 annually. Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation.

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.