Kimley-Horn
A multidisciplinary engineering and planning firm offering innovative solutions in various sectors.
Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Aviation
Lead and expand aviation practice, oversee airport projects, mentor staff
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves leading and growing an Aviation team, building client relationships, reviewing design documents for airside and landside projects, and preparing analysis reports to support airport planning, design, and construction. Leadership duties include operating with integrity, setting vision and business strategy, establishing goals, maintaining open communication, and mentoring staff while managing projects profitably and transitioning work to qualified personnel. • Lead and grow an Aviation practice and team in Orlando. • Review airside and landside design documents, including grading, drainage, pavement, specifications, and safety plans. • Prepare analysis reports for airport planning, design, and construction. • Build and maintain positive client relationships; ensure open communication. • Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, and mentor team members. • Manage and mentor staff, allocate resources effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team leadership
- ▸design review
- ▸analysis reports
- ▸client relations
- ▸project management
- ▸resource allocation
What You Bring
Candidates must have over 10 years of experience managing airport design and construction projects, a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, strong AutoCAD Civil3D skills, and a background in business development, proposal writing, and budgeting. Effective communication at all organizational levels, staff management, and a proven record of profitable land development are also required. • 10+ years managing airport design and construction projects. • Hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D. • Experience in business development, proposal writing, scoping, and budgeting. • Communicate positively at all organizational levels. • Demonstrated profitable land development project management.
Requirements
- ▸10+ years
- ▸professional engineer
- ▸autocad civil3d
- ▸business development
- ▸effective communication
- ▸land development
Benefits
The benefits package includes a generous retirement match with profit sharing, comprehensive health coverage, flexible time‑off policies, financial wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and family‑friendly resources such as new parent leave and childcare support. • Autonomy to direct and grow business with bonus potential and path to ownership. • 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of compensation plus profit sharing. • Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Flexible scheduling, personal leave, floating holidays, half‑day Fridays. • Student loan matching in 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses. • Tuition reimbursement and internal training programs. • New parent leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare resources.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time