Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off benefits

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Palm Desert, California, is seeking a motivated PracticeBuilder to expand their Land Development practice in Coachella Valley. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, and a P.E. license in California. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing client relationships, and driving business growth. Competitive salary of $145,000 - $250,000 with performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package makes this an attractive opportunity.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects.
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Land Development team while managing client relationships.
• Establish goals and provide vision and strategy.
• Grow and mentor staff while managing projects profitably.

Skills

Land development project management

Communication skills

Business development

Technical skills in AutoCAD Civil3D

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated PracticeBuilder to expand our Land Development practice in Coachella Valley, 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 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 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
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of California
• 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:

• $145,000 - $250,000
• 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 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.