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Senior Practice Leader- Ports and Port Planning

Kimley-Horn

The Role

Overview

Lead and grow ports planning practice, manage projects, mentor staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • port planning
  • design coordination
  • field observations
  • cost estimation
  • client relations

Tasks

-Attend client meetings as necessary -Building and maintaining positive client relationships -Providing vision, business planning and strategy -Our Senior Project Manager/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor -The qualified individual will help grow our Ports and Port Planning team while building and managing relationships with key clients -Perform limited field observations in support of construction and data collection -Coordinate civil design staff along with other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets -Growing and leading a Ports and Ports and Port Planning practice -Perform calculations, cost estimates, prepare drawings, technical specifications, and write reports -Establishing goals -Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans

Requirements

  • autocad
  • civil3d
  • pe license
  • civil engineering
  • 15+ years
  • excel

What You Bring

-Strong communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills are a must -Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scope of work, fees and budgets, and schedules -Strong technical writing and communication skills -Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency -Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines -15+ years of diversified civil engineering experience -Professional licensure as a P.E. in California or ability to obtain in 6 months -Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems -Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably -Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering -Operating with integrity and sound business principals -Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budget and timelines -Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization -Having open communication with your partners and team -Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner -The successful candidate will support complex projects such as port/cargo terminal upland site work and/or industrial development from concept development to preparation of construction documents, permitting and construction administration. Experience with large projects, project phasing plans and industrial sites will be an asset to your success for this position! -AutoCAD, and Civil3D experience

Benefits

-Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. -Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources. -Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation -Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%. -$200,000 - $260,000 -Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs. -Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution. -The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business -Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses. -With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership -Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

The Company

About Kimley-Horn

-Specializing in innovative solutions across diverse sectors, from transportation to energy and water. -Known for delivering complex, large-scale projects, with a focus on sustainable and efficient designs. -The company has worked on iconic infrastructure, from airports to bridges, and urban redevelopment projects. -Its team combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to customer satisfaction and project success. -The firm’s commitment to innovation and adaptability makes it a leader in a rapidly evolving industry.

Sector Specialisms

Life Sciences

Telecommunications

Residential

Sports & Entertainment

Energy

Environmental Engineering

Landscape Architecture

Parking & Mobility

Infrastructure

Industrial

Water Resources

Utilities

Government

Buildings

Commercial

Heavy Civil

Transport