Environmental Science Practice Leader

Kimley-Horn • Virginia Beach, VA

11d • $140,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

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 have substantial autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the practice. The position combines project management, client and regulatory coordination, ecological expertise, and business leadership. Successful performance may bring opportunities to participate in an impressive bonus program and advance to ownership.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of relevant experience, including experience with 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.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed.
• Ability to work in both an office environment and in the field.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of or strong interest in ArcGIS.
• Interest in working with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary and bonus), plus 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).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family-building benefits, and childcare resources.
• Potential to advance to ownership.

What This Job Offers

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