Practice Leader, Land Development

Description

• Lead a Land Development team while building and managing relationships with key clients.
• Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Maintain open communication with partners and team, while growing and directing a Land Development practice.
• Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
• Meet or exceed client expectations.
• Identify and track leads.
• Make presentations, write proposals and scopes of work.
• Establish budgets, ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supervise execution of work.
• Receive accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT and production support.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for Kimley‑Horn and the firm does not sponsor H‑1B or other work visas. Candidates without existing work authorization should not apply.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, land owners, and jurisdictional staff.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) with at least 10 years leading a residential land development practice in the Tyler market.
• Business development and marketing experience, including writing proposals, scopes, and budgeting.
• Ability to communicate positively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff, and direct resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably.

Benefits

The firm offers a performance‑based reward system that includes bonuses, promotions, and a potential path to ownership. Success is recognized through measurable results, and the Practice Builder will have the latitude to lead and expand their business.

Kimley‑Horn’s culture places people, clients, and employees at the forefront, fostering an environment where individuals can flourish. The company’s strong employee retention, robust benefits, and consistent Fortune rankings reflect its commitment to a supportive workplace.

The compensation package includes a competitive retirement match, comprehensive health coverage, flexible time‑off options, and financial wellness programs such as student‑loan matching and performance bonuses. Professional development is supported through tuition reimbursement, internal training, and family‑friendly benefits like new‑parent leave and childcare resources.

• 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation plus profit‑sharing.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New parent leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare resources.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance