Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 looking for a Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder, to lead our Land Development practice in Southfield, MI. This role requires a professional with over 10 years of civil engineering and management experience, a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, and a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. The successful candidate will drive business development, manage projects profitably, and mentor a high-performing team while enjoying benefits like exceptional retirement plans and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering and management experience in Land Development projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Proven ability to win work and manage projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision for Land Development practice.
• Supervise and lead design projects with technical expertise.
• Develop strong client relationships and drive business development efforts.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Business development

Client relations

Technical leadership

Communication skills

AutoCAD Civil3D

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

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 Southfield, MI. 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.
• 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 & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D.

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.

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.