Senior Project Manager - Residential Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 motivated Senior Project Manager to expand its Residential Land Development practice in Ashburn, Virginia. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage key client relationships, and provide direction for business growth. Requirements include over 8 years of relevant experience and a P.E. license or PLA preferred. Benefits include a comprehensive health plan, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience managing residential land development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in entitlements and permit processing in local jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Residential Land Development team and manage client relationships.
• Provide vision, business planning, and strategy for the team.
• Manage projects profitably and mentor staff for growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business Development

Team Management

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or PLA

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Residential Land Development practice in Northern Virginia!

Responsibilities

• The qualified individual will lead a Residential Land Development 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
  • Growing and leading a land development 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

• 8+ years of relevant experience managing residential land development projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or PLA preferred
• Demonstrated experience in entitlements and permit processing in local jurisdictions
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local developers, land use attorneys, planners and/or land owners
• 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 residential land development projects profitably

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.