Coastal and Waterfront Practice Leader

Kimley-Horn • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Leader to expand their Coastal Waterfront and Ports practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL). This position offers a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business, pursuing opportunities that fuel professional passion and contribute to Kimley-Horn's success. Kimley-Horn emphasizes a culture where people, clients, and employees are at the forefront. The company prioritizes achieving client goals and fostering an environment for employees to flourish. This commitment to quality, employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values has led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 18 years.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience managing coastal and waterfront projects
• Bachelor’s degree in coastal engineering or related field
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Familiarity with marine and coastal engineering principles and practices and regulations
• Familiarity with regulatory, environmental compliance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in coastal engineering or related field

Responsibilities

• Leads business development efforts
• Manages relationships with key clients
• Oversees all project tasks
• Mentoring the growth of younger staff
• Pursuing opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to Kimley-Horn's success
• Growing and leading Coastal and Waterfront Planning and Engineering practice
• Operating with integrity and sound business principles
• Providing vision, business planning and strategy
• Establishing goals
• Building and maintaining positive client relationships
• Having open communication with your partners and team
• Manage projects profitably
• Transition work to qualified staff
• Grow and mentor staff
• Act as a positive leader and mentor

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) 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 our 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
• Impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees