Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder - Transportation

Kimley-Horn; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 250,000; 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 Transportation Practice Builder for their office in Coachella Valley, California. This role requires a bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering and at least 15 years of experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering. Responsibilities include managing projects, leading business development efforts, and mentoring staff. The position offers a competitive salary range of $145,000 - $250,000, plus performance bonuses and key benefits such as comprehensive health coverage and a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, traffic operations, and/or ITS planning and design.
• Registered license (PE and/or TE).
• Demonstrated ability to manage transportation projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Create a vision for growth in transportation practice.
• Assist in marketing and business development efforts.
• Manage projects profitably and mentor staff.

Skills

Transportation planning

Traffic engineering

Leadership

Communication skills

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Transportation Practice Builder to join our office in Coachella Valley, California (CA)!

Responsibilities

• Has an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for growth in their personal practice while contributing to the growth of our transportation engineering practice in the local area and beyond
• Assists in marketing and business development efforts with our existing local municipal, state, and private clients, while delivering a wide variety of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and/or ITS-related projects with our growing team of transportation professionals
• Beyond serving our existing clients, has the ability to pursue own passions, project opportunities and 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 Transportation 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 or Transportation Engineering
• At least 15 years of experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, traffic operations, and/or ITS planning and design
• Registered license (PE and/or TE)
• Track record of successfully winning and delivering work in Coachella Valley and surrounding communities
• Established relationships with local DOT, local agencies, and/or local municipalities
• Demonstrated ability to manage transportation projects profitably through agency specifications
• 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

Base Salary Range

• $145,000 - $250,000
• 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.