Senior Project Manager - Solid waste and Landfill

Kimley-Horn; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Vero Beach, FL is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Practice Builder to expand our Solid Waste practice. You will lead multi-discipline teams on landfill projects and drive growth with local municipalities and authorities.

The role offers autonomy to shape strategy, develop clients, and mentor staff. A strong BD mindset and proven ability to win work are essential, with a potential for bonuses and ownership based on performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of solid waste and landfill projects.
• Florida P.E. license or reciprocity ready.
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities and agencies.
• Business development and ability to win work.
• Strong leadership, communication and technical skills.
• Mentor staff and manage profitable projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects in solid waste and landfill management.
• Create a growth vision for the local solid waste and landfill practice across Florida.
• Provide vision, business planning and strategy; establish goals; build client relationships.
• Lead projects profitably, mentor staff, and transition work to qualified staff.
• Autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business.
• Bonus potential with opportunity for ownership based on performance.

Skills

Civil engineering leadership

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Client relationships

Project management

Education

Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager - Practice Builder to expand our Solid waste practice in Vero Beach, FL.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of solid waste and landfill management
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit andcancreate a vision for growth for the local solid waste and landfill practice,as well as throughout Florida
• 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 solid waste and landfill 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

• 10+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of solid waste and landfill projects experience
• Registered Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (or the option for immediate reciprocity approval)
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
• Business development skills and the proven ability to win work
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to manage 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.