Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder in Irvine, California, to expand their land development practice. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience managing land development projects and possess a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing client relationships, and mentoring staff. The role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $260,000 plus bonus potential, with a strong emphasis on professional development and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff positively.
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Land development project management

Client relationship management

Business development

Mentoring and leadership

Effective communication

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (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 Irvine, California (CA)!

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

• 15+ 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

Base Salary Range

• $150,000 - $260,000
• Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation

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 18 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.