Water/Wastewater Practice Builder

Kimley-Horn; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Professional development

Family benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a motivated Professional Engineer to lead and grow their Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice. Responsibilities include managing multi-discipline projects, developing client relationships, and mentoring staff. Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in utility water projects and hold a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. This role offers a chance to impact significant projects and join an organization recognized on Fortune's '100 Best Companies to Work' list.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in utility water projects.
• Strong ability to solve project problems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams for water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Create vision for growth in the local practice.
• Maintain positive client relationships.
• Provide vision, strategic planning, and establish goals with partners and staff, while maintaining client relationships.
• Grow and mentor staff; manage projects profitably and transition work to qualified staff.

Skills

Civil engineering

Leadership

Business development

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Overview

Are you a dynamic and motivated professional looking to expand your career? Kimley-Horn is offering an exceptional opportunity to lead and grow our Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice in Phoenix, AZ. This is your chance to make a significant impact on multi-discipline projects and programs, including water/wastewater treatment, pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance. As a Practice Builder at Kimley-Horn you will serve clients by winning and delivering exceptional work, managing projects profitably, and mentoring the next generation.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of water/wastewater treatment projects, water and wastewater pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection).
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for the local water resource practice and beyond.
• Given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business.
• Leadership responsibilities include: operating with integrity and sound business principals; 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 Water/Wastewater and Utilities 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 civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• 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 17 years!

Key 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.