Senior Project Manager - Residential Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional retirement plan with 2-to-

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous time off and flexible sched.

Student loan matching 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement and training

New Parent Leave and family-building

Job summary

Kimley-Horn seeks a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand the Residential Land Development practice in Baltimore, MD. The role leads a team, manages key client relationships, and drives profitability with autonomy to shape the business.

Ideal candidates bring extensive development project experience, a track record in entitlements, and strong BD skills. The position offers a robust bonus program and potential path toward ownership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing residential land development projects.
• P.E. license or PLA preferred.
• Experience with entitlements and permit processing in local jurisdictions.
• Extensive client contacts with developers, land use attorneys, planners or landowners.
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Residential Land Development team and manage relationships with key clients.
• Provide vision, business planning and strategy; establish goals and communicate with partners and team.
• Grow and mentor staff; transition work to qualified staff and manage projects profitably.
• Maintain open communication with partners and team; act as a positive leader and mentor.
• Autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business; potential for ownership through a bonus program.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Business development

Budgeting

Mentoring

Profitability focus

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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

Overview

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

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
  

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.