Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; 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 Senior Project Manager to lead and grow the Land Development practice in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. This role requires over 10 years of experience in civil engineering and management of Land Development projects, along with a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering. The successful candidate will drive business development efforts, maintain client relationships, and mentor a team. The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $180,000, plus performance-based bonuses and benefits including comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering, design, and management experience in Land Development projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state of application.
• Extensive client contacts with architects, developers, and land use professionals.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision for Land Development practice.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Drive business development and secure new opportunities.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Business development

Technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to lead and grow our Land Development practice in St. Louis Park, Minnesota (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

• Define and execute the vision for our Land Development practice, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation.
• Apply an entrepreneurial spirit to create a vision for growth in the local Land Development practice and beyond.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, positioning our firm as a trusted partner in the Land Development industry.
• Drive business development efforts, leveraging industry connections to secure new opportunities and expand market presence.
• Supervise and lead Land Development design projects, providing technical expertise and strategic oversight.
• Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supervising the execution of work.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of Land Development projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in 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 with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners and/or land owners.
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Business development skills, proven ability to win work, 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 projects profitably.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems.

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

Salary Range:

Base Salary $130,000 - $180,000 annually.Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation.

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.