Practice Builder - Transportation
Kimley-Horn
Lead and grow a transportation practice, managing projects and client relations
3 days ago ago
$150,000 - $250,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Diego, CA
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
client relations
project management
transportation planning
traffic engineering
business development
practice leadership
- Building and maintaining positive client relationships
- Our Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
- Assists in marketing and business development efforts with our existing local municipal, state, and private clients, while delivering a wide variety of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and/or ITS-related projects with our growing team of transportation professionals
- Establishing goals
- Providing vision, business planning and strategy
- Growing and leading a Transportation practice
What you bring
bachelors
15 years
pe
traffic eng
leadership
communication
- Having open communication with your partners and team
- Track record of successfully winning and delivering work in San Diego and surrounding communities
- Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
- Bachelors Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
- Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
- Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
- Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
- Established relationships with local DOT, local agencies, and/or local municipalities
- Demonstrated ability to manage transportation projects profitably through agency specifications
- At least 15 years of experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, traffic operations, and/or ITS planning and design
- Registered license (PE and/or TE)
- Operating with integrity and sound business principals
- Beyond serving our existing clients, has the ability to pursue own passions, project opportunities and clients
- 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.
- $150,000 - $250,000
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership
- The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation
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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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