Senior Project Manager - Residential Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Reston, Virginia is looking for a motivated Senior Project Manager to lead their Residential Land Development practice. The ideal candidate needs 8+ years of experience, a P.E. license, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. This role offers great autonomy, the potential for advancement, and a robust benefits package including retirement plans and health coverage. Join a company recognized for its exceptional workplace culture and commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience managing residential land development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in entitlements and permit processing in local jurisdictions.
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local developers, planners, and land owners.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Residential Land Development team while building relationships.
• Manage projects profitably and mentor staff.
• Provide vision, business planning, and strategy.

Skills

Managing residential land development projects

Business development

Client relationship management

Mentoring staff

Effective communication

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
• 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities