Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder - Land Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Practice Builder to expand its Land Development practice in Riverside, California. The ideal candidate will lead a Land Development team, manage client relationships, and must have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with 15+ years of relevant experience. The role offers a base salary range of $150,000 - $260,000 with performance-based bonuses and exceptional benefits including comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Land Development team while building and managing relationships with key clients.
• Establish goals and provide vision for the land development practice.
• Manage projects profitably and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Technical Skills in AutoCAD Civil3D

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

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

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Builder to expand our Land Development practice in Riverside, 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:

• $150,000 - $260,000
• 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.