Environmental Science Practice Leader

Kimley-Horn • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand its Environmental practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The successful candidate will manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and lead and develop the Environmental practice. The role offers significant autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business, with potential advancement to ownership and eligibility for an impressive bonus program.

The position involves managing project budgets and coordinating with clients, government entities, and regulatory agencies to meet project requirements. The practice leader will provide vision, business planning, and strategy; establish goals; build and maintain client relationships; and foster open communication with partners and team members. Work includes both office and ecological field activities, collaborating with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts, and traveling for projects as needed.

Requirements

• 12 or more years of relevant experience, including state and federal wetland and species permitting requirements.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or a related field.
• Ecological fieldwork experience.
• Strong technical writing skills and experience writing detailed technical reports.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS or a strong interest in it.
• Interest in working in both an office environment and in the field.
• Interest in working with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects in accordance with client budgets and apply strong project management practices.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and regulatory agencies regarding project regulations and requirements.
• Provide vision, business planning, and strategy for the Environmental practice.
• Establish goals and operate with integrity and sound business principles.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships and communicate openly with partners and team members.
• Grow and lead the Environmental practice.
• Manage projects profitably and transition work to qualified staff.
• Grow, mentor, and lead staff.
• Work with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts.
• Travel for projects as needed.

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus) and an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k) and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior