Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder - Municipal/Roadway

Kimley-Horn; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-to-1 company match on retirement plan

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal leave and flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave and childcare resources

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Municipal/Roadway Practice Builder for their new office in Monterey, California. This role focuses on expanding our presence in roadway and municipal projects, overseeing complex engineering design tasks, and building client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience managing roadway projects, a registered P.E. license, and a solid understanding of local agency dynamics. The position offers significant autonomy and the potential for an impressive bonus program.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience managing roadway projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Experience writing proposals and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Expand our practice in the local market.
• Manage design and delivery of projects profitably.
• Lead and mentor staff within the roadway practice.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Civil design knowledge

Local agency relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Municipal/Roadway Practice Builder to join our newly established office in Monterey, California (CA)!

Responsibilities

• Expand our practice and presence in the local market focused on roadway, highway and/or municipal projects
• This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, client engagement, and the growth of the roadway design practice in local and/or surrounding markets
• Managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues
• 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 roadway 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

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience managing roadway projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Experience successfully winning and delivering work in the local and/or surrounding areas
• Knowledge and experience with the full life cycle of roadway projects
• Experience and relationships with local agencies and/or local municipalities in Monterey Bay and surrounding communities
• Knowledge in the civil design of local roadways, urban freeways and/or interchanges
• Demonstrated ability to manage roadway projects profitably, while leading a team and collaborating key stakeholders
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work

Base Salary Range:

• $165,000 - $280,000
• 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.