Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Structures-Bridge

Kimley-Horn; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Coverage

Time Off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to expand our Structures-Bridge practice in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. You will grow the practice, lead projects, and mentor staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality design, leading teams, and pursuing opportunities with owners, contractors, and design teams. A PE license and 10+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of diversified structural and bridge engineering experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Experience leading client-focused projects in civil/structures-bridge domains.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage a structures-bridge practice; lead project teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and industry peers.
• Perform and review structural design calculations and prepare submittal packages.
• Conduct site investigations and document field observations.
• Mentor staff and transition work to qualified engineers.
• Identify project opportunities through networking with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

STAAD

RAM

ETABS

MathCAD

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to expand our Structures-Bridge practice in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida!

Responsibilities

• This position will support the growth of the firm in our civil, infrastructure, and/or structures-bridge practices
• Develop and maintain good relationships with coworkers, industry peers, and clients
• Perform and review structural design calculations, prepare project document submittal packages, and maintain Quality Control for the entire project
• Conduct site investigations and structural evaluations while documentmenting field observations and preparing technical reports
• Support and participate in meetings and presentations with clients, owners, contractors, and design team members
• Contribute to identifying project opportunities through networking with new and existing clients
• 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 structural-bridge 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 diversified structural and bridge engineering experience
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• History of providing technical design and planning on a variety of structures
• Knowledge in AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup with some ability to produce drawings and details, when needed
• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis and design software, such as STAAD, RAM, E-Tabs, MathCAD, TEDDS, ADAPT PT, and other structural related design software
• 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
• 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.