Kimley-Horn
A multidisciplinary engineering and planning firm offering innovative solutions in various sectors.
Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Transit Design
Lead and grow Transit Design practice, securing projects and mentoring staff
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position involves defining and executing a growth vision for the regional Transit Practice, supervising large, complex transit design projects, and maintaining strong client relationships. It also includes driving business development, leading and mentoring a high‑performing team, ensuring project profitability, and upholding operational excellence. • Lead business development efforts to win work from new and existing clients. • Provide high‑quality service in a profitable manner. • Contribute to the professional development of staff. • Have the autonomy to build and grow your business with full firm backing. • Define and execute the vision for the regional Transit Practice, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation. • Supervise and lead large, complex Transit Design projects, providing technical expertise and strategic oversight. • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, positioning the firm as a trusted transit partner. • Drive business development, leveraging industry connections to secure new opportunities and expand market presence. • Lead and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment. • Ensure project profitability, resource allocation, and seamless transitions of work to qualified staff. • Uphold integrity and sound business principles, driving operational excellence and long‑term success.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸transit design
- ▸client relationships
- ▸business development
- ▸team leadership
- ▸project profitability
- ▸strategic vision
What You Bring
Ideal candidates have 15+ years of experience leading transportation practices, are licensed Professional Engineers, and possess a track record of winning and delivering multi‑disciplinary transit, rail, roadway, or pedestrian projects. They bring established stakeholder relationships, strong business acumen, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage resources effectively.
Requirements
- ▸15+ years
- ▸professional engineer
- ▸transit
- ▸rail
- ▸leadership
- ▸business acumen
Benefits
The Practice Builder role rewards individuals who win work, manage projects profitably, and mentor the next generation. It offers autonomy to build a business with full firm support, a performance‑based compensation model, and a potential path to ownership. Kimley‑Horn emphasizes people, clients, and employees, fostering a culture that prioritizes client success and employee growth. The firm’s strong retention, robust benefits, and 18‑year streak on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work” list reflect its commitment to quality and employee flourishing. • Benefit from comprehensive support in accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT, and production. • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation and additional profit‑sharing contribution. • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. • Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. • Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses. • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs. • Family‑Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare resources.
Work Environment
Hybrid