Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder - Transportation

Kimley-Horn; Riverside (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 seeking a Transportation Practice Builder to join our office in Riverside, California. This role involves creating a vision for the growth of the transportation engineering practice while managing projects profitably. A strong candidate will have the ability to lead client development efforts and mentor staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering, at least 15 years of experience, and a track record of successful project delivery in Riverside. The position offers a competitive salary range and exceptional benefits.

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).
• Established relationships with local DOT, local agencies, and/or local municipalities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Technical skills

Project management

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 Riverside, 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

All inquiries will be strictly confidential

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 Riverside 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

Benefits

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.