Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Solid Waste and Landfill

Kimley-Horn; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Miami seeks a Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to oversee solid waste and landfill projects. Candidates must have over 10 years' experience in civil engineering and a P.E. license in Florida. The role involves managing teams, establishing goals, and developing client relations. This position offers autonomy and the chance to lead a successful practice, along with a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience with solid waste and landfill projects.
• Proven ability to win client work and maintain relationships.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage practice teams for solid waste and landfill projects.
• Develop vision for growth for the local practice.
• Establish goals and foster client relationships.
• Transition work to qualified staff and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Civil engineering

Leadership

Business development

Communication

Technical skills

Client relations

Education

Registered Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to expand our Solid Waste and Landfill practice practice in Miami, FL.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of solid waste and landfill management
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit andcancreate a vision for growth for the local solid waste and landfill practice,as well as throughout Florida
• 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 solid waste and landfill 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 civil engineering, design, and management of solid waste and landfill projects experience
• Registered Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (or the option for immediate reciprocity approval)
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
• Business development skills and the proven ability to win work
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably

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 18 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.