Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Roadway Design

Kimley-Horn; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Paid time off

Student loan match (401k)

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to expand our Roadway practice in the new Wesley Chapel office. The role combines complex engineering design with marketing, client engagement, and strategic growth in roadway design for local/ surrounding markets.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of roadway project experience, a Florida P.E. license, and a track record of winning and delivering work while growing a team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing roadway projects.
• Registered Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Experience winning and delivering work in local markets.
• Knowledge of full lifecycle of roadway projects.
• Experience with local agencies/municipalities.
• Ability to manage projects profitably and lead teams.
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Expand our practice and presence in the local market focused on roadway, highway and/or municipal projects.
• This position handles complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, client engagement, and growth of the roadway design practice locally.
• Manage design and delivery of projects profitably while actively involved in design issues.
• Lead with vision, business planning, strategy, goals, and strong client relationships.
• Grow and mentor staff; transition work to qualified teammates; act as a positive leader.
• Autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business with limited supervision.
• Potential for a substantial bonus program and ownership track on successful performance.

Skills

Roadway project management

Business development

Client engagement

Team leadership

Proposal writing

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to expand our Roadway practice in our new Wesley Chapel office!

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 principles
  • 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 Project Managers/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

• 10+ years of relevant experience managing roadway projects
• Registered Florida 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
• 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

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.