Practice Builder - Roadway Structures

About the Role

The successful candidate will drive growth across civil, infrastructure, and bridge‑related projects, cultivate relationships with colleagues, industry peers, and clients, and oversee all phases of structural design, including calculations, submittal packages, and quality control. They will also conduct site investigations, prepare technical reports, and represent the firm in client and contractor meetings. Leadership responsibilities include operating with integrity, setting vision and strategic goals, maintaining open communication with partners and teams, and building lasting client relationships. The Practice Builder will mentor staff, transition work to qualified personnel, and ensure projects are delivered profitably. • Support growth of civil, infrastructure, and bridge practices • Develop and maintain relationships with coworkers, industry peers, and clients • Perform and review structural design calculations and prepare submittal packages • Ensure quality control throughout project lifecycles • Conduct site investigations, document observations, and produce technical reports • Participate in client, owner, contractor, and design team meetings and presentations • Identify new project opportunities through networking • Provide vision, business planning, and strategic direction • Establish clear goals and maintain open communication with partners and team • Build and sustain positive client relationships • Lead and expand a structural‑bridge practice • Manage projects profitably and transition work to qualified staff • Mentor and develop staff, fostering a positive work environment • Autonomously direct and grow the practice with potential for ownership advancement

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design calculations
• ▸submittal packages
• ▸quality control
• ▸site investigations
• ▸technical reports
• ▸client meetings

What You Bring

Kimley-Horn is inviting an experienced Practice Builder to lead the expansion of its Roadway Structures practice in Pleasanton, California. The role offers significant autonomy, the chance to direct and grow a business unit, and the potential for an attractive bonus structure and future ownership. Candidates must have at least 15 years of diversified structural and roadway engineering experience, a Professional Engineer license, and a strong background in design and planning of roadway structures. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and structural analysis software, along with excellent communication and leadership abilities, are required. • 15+ years of diversified structural and roadway engineering experience • Hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license • Proven track record in technical design and planning of roadway structures • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and structural analysis software • Strong communication, leadership, and client‑engagement skills • Ability to write proposals, scopes of work, and budgets

Requirements

• ▸15+ years
• ▸professional engineer
• ▸autocad
• ▸revit
• ▸sketchup
• ▸leadership

Benefits

Kimley-Horn offers a competitive base salary of $160,000–$200,000, performance‑based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 2‑to‑1 company match on retirement contributions, low‑cost health coverage, flexible time‑off policies, and professional development resources. The firm’s culture emphasizes employee growth, client success, and a long‑standing reputation as a top workplace. • Competitive salary $160,000–$200,000 with performance‑based bonus • 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation plus profit‑sharing • Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance • Flexible time‑off options, including personal leave, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays • Tuition reimbursement, internal training, and professional development programs • Family‑friendly benefits such as new‑parent leave and childcare resources

Work Environment

Office Full-Time