Practice Leader - Land Development
Kimley-Horn
Lead and expand the Land Development practice, overseeing projects and client growth.
8 days ago ago
$130,000 - $200,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Greenwood Village, CO
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Aviation Consulting
Community & Infrastructure Resilience
Community Planning
Development Management
Development Services
Energy Consulting
Environmental Engineering & Planning
Forensic Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Life Sciences
Telecommunications
Residential
Sports & Entertainment
Energy
Environmental Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Parking & Mobility
Role
What you would be doing
profitability
resource allocation
client relations
strategic planning
team leadership
design supervision
- Ensure project profitability, resource allocation, and seamless transitions of work to qualified staff.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and open communication within the team.
- Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, municipalities, and stakeholders to drive business growth.
- Define and execute the vision for the Land Development practice, developing strategic business plans and growth initiatives.
- Lead and develop a high-performing Land Development team, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
- Supervise and oversee complex land development design projects, ensuring excellence from concept to completion.
What you bring
autocad
professional engineer
10+ years
leadership
business development
mentor
- 10+ years of experience managing land development projects, with a history of successful project delivery.
- Strong technical proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and land development design.
- Experienced mentor and team builder, capable of developing and directing high-performing staff.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Proven business development and marketing experience, including writing proposals, developing scopes of work, and budgeting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects profitably, ensuring financial success while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), with expertise in land development design and engineering.
- Established industry connections, including relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and landowners.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation, rewarding your contributions to both project success and business growth.
- Entrepreneurial culture, allowing you to pursue your passions and expand your client base.
- Autonomy to lead and grow your own practice, backed by a nationally recognized firm.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- $130,000- $200,000
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Impressive bonus program & ownership potential, rewarding strong performance and leadership.
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Company
Overview
1967 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1967, marking the beginning of its journey to become a leading name in planning and engineering.
Top Ranked
Service Excellence Ranking
The company is consistently recognized as one of the top engineering firms in the U.S. for its exceptional service quality.
- 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.
- Honesty, integrity and ethics
- Exceptional client service
- High expectations
- Sharing and caring
- Sustained profitability
- Core purpose: provide an environment for our people to flourish
- Slogan: "Expect More and Experience Better"
100% clean energy
Achieved by Port of Virginia
Supported the Port of Virginia in achieving 100% clean energy use by 2024, surpassing its 2040 net-zero target.
10+ Years Experience
Sustainability initiatives expertise
Over 10 years of experience in supporting zero-emission vehicle infrastructure with thousands of stations planned and permitted.
- Tracking and reporting firm-wide GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) in Corporate Responsibility Report
- Operating initiatives: green leasing, green purchasing, fleet energy-efficiency, electronic review, virtual meetings, regional Sustainability Champions coordinating recycling/composting and cleanup/tree-planting activities
- Client services include measuring emissions baselines, implementing GHG mitigation and decarbonization strategies, life cycle assessments, EPD use, net-zero and carbon-neutral planning
- Utilize green checklists for office site selection (efficiency, transit/EV/bike access) and procurement (recycled/remanufactured products, end-of-life management)
Fortune Awards
Consecutive Recognition as Best Workplaces for Women
Recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces for Women annually from 2017 to 2023.
CREW Catalyst
Award Recognition
Received the CREW Catalyst award in 2021 for commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Recruit diverse workforce, reduce unconscious bias, fund STEM volunteer activities for underrepresented groups, support transparency and report metrics.
- D&I Committee comprised of HR director, recruiting lead, Board rep, at‑large member, plus seven regional reps.
- Support ERGs: Black Kimley‑Horn Network, KHAPI (Asian Pacific Islander), Military KHonnections, Pride KHonnect, Unidos @ KH, Women @ KH.
- Strategic goal: recruit, mentor, develop and retain diverse staff at all levels; metrics tracked and reported.
- DEI training offered; inclusive environment promoting emotional safety, respect and authenticity.
- Gender outcomes: Woman‑focused awards and ERG; Fortune recognition Best Workplaces for Women every year since 2017.
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