Transit Practice Leader

Kimley-Horn; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in San Jose, CA is seeking a Transit Practice Leader to expand our Transit practice in the Bay Area. The role offers autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business with the backing of a national firm and a strong incentive program.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of experience in growing and leading a Transit practice in the Bay Area, a PE registration in California, and proven business development, client engagement, and project delivery skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional registration (P.E.) in California preferred.
• 15+ years of diversified experience growing and leading a Transit practice in the Bay Area.
• Experience in marketing, writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and grow Kimley-Horn's Transit practice in the Bay Area.
• Develop a new practice vision with autonomy, backed by national resources.
• Engage with clients to solve project problems and deliver solutions.
• Manage schedules and budgets across multiple projects.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client engagement

Project management

Transit design

Budget management

Team supervision

Education

Civil Engineering degree

P.E. California

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Transit Practice Leader to expand our Transit practice in San Jose, California (CA)!

Responsibilities

Our Practice Builders have an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for their practice while facilitating the growth of our Transit Practice in the Bay Area. The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business backed by the strength of a national one-profit center firm with 8,000+ staff. With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of a competitive salary, an impressive incentive-based bonus program, industry-leading retirement, and the potential to advance to ownership.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience and professional registration (P.E.) in California preferred
• 15+ years of diversified experience in growing and leading a Transit practice in the Bay Area
• Business development and marketing experience, including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems, and working with the team to deliver
• Excellent knowledge of transit operations and best practices
• Good communicator, particularly with key internal niche partners such as building structures, drainage, roadway, and MEP partners
• Experience with specifications and detailed cost estimates
• Must have a thorough understanding of project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage the schedule and budget for multiple projects at the same time
• Has experience in marketing and supervision of the technical work of others
• We are looking for high-energy, creative, flexible, patient self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission, and Shared Values.
• Strong technical foundation in areas of Transit corridor design experience, track/guideway design, roadway design, Station design, including park-and-ride facilities

Base Salary Range:

• $165,000-$280,000
• Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation

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.

This posting is for a current vacancy. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted.

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