Senior Project Manager/ Practice Lead - Natural Gas

Kimley-Horn; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Parental benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking a Senior Project Manager to expand our Natural Gas practice. You will lead a talented team, win new work, and guide projects from planning through execution.

The role emphasizes client relationship building, strategic business planning, and mentoring staff. Successful candidates enjoy significant autonomy and a potential path to ownership, along with a strong bonus program and industry-leading benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing natural gas or related projects.
• P.E. license required.
• Extensive client contacts with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners or land owners.
• Strong BD and marketing experience including proposals, scopes of work, budgeting.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Natural Gas team and manage client relationships.
• Provide vision, business planning and strategy for the practice.
• Set goals and drive profitable project delivery.
• Direct resources and staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Offer autonomy to grow the business and pursue ownership opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Excel

GIS

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Natural Gas practice in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Responsibilities

• The qualified individual will lead a Natural Gas team while building and managing relationships with key clients
• 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
• 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 natural gas or related projects
• Knowledge of natural gas systems and/or solar industry and processes
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners and/or land owners
• Strong technical skills in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, and/or GIS
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage land development 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 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.