Infrastructure Practice Leader

Kimley-Horn • Baltimore, MD

23h

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a senior Infrastructure Practice Leader to drive long-term growth across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, with a particular emphasis on expanding transit, transportation, and infrastructure services throughout the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia). The role focuses on market strategy, client relationships, and building high-performing teams. Transit and rail experience is highly desirable for DMV pursuits and client relationships, though leaders from adjacent infrastructure disciplines are encouraged to apply.

The position includes senior market leadership across infrastructure sectors; executive-level oversight of complex projects; leadership, mentoring, and development of multidisciplinary teams; and contributions to business planning, forecasting, revenue growth, and financial management. The leader will help shape the DMV practice’s long-term growth strategy and promote technical quality, innovation, and strong client outcomes.

Kimley-Horn describes its culture as people- and client-focused, emphasizing quality, employee development, trust, accountability, and professional growth. The company notes that its retention, benefits, and values have contributed to its placement on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; Virginia or Maryland licensure is preferred, or the ability to obtain it.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in infrastructure delivery, planning, design, or program leadership.
• Demonstrated success managing large, multidisciplinary teams and complex, multi-million-dollar public infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership presence and proven ability to influence clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for building practices, developing people, and establishing long-term client partnerships.

Nice To Haves

• 20 or more years of progressive infrastructure experience is preferred.
• Transit and rail experience is strongly preferred, particularly for candidates focused on the DMV market.
• Established relationships within the Mid-Atlantic public-sector infrastructure market are preferred.
• Virginia or Maryland PE licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior market leader across transportation, transit, rail, municipal, and complex public works sectors.
• Build and maintain client relationships with agencies and stakeholders across the Mid-Atlantic, including WMATA, DOTs, local jurisdictions, port authorities, and regional partners.
• Lead and support pursuit strategies for major infrastructure programs in collaboration with company leadership, technical experts, and project teams.
• Increase the company’s visibility and credibility through industry involvement, professional associations, and regional conferences.
• Help develop long-term growth strategies for the DMV infrastructure practice aligned with the company’s strategic plan.
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge or Project Director for complex infrastructure projects, providing executive oversight from planning through delivery.
• Provide strategic guidance to multidisciplinary teams to support technical quality, consistency, and positive client outcomes.
• Support and grow transit- and rail-related work in the DMV, coordinating with rail, systems, and corridor-design specialists as needed.
• Promote innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and grow teams of engineers, planners, and designers across the Mid-Atlantic.
• Recruit and develop infrastructure talent, supporting technical excellence, leadership growth, and succession planning.
• Foster a collaborative, people-first culture aligned with the company’s values of trust, accountability, and professional development.
• Partner with local and regional leaders to align staffing, skills, and workload across the practice.
• Contribute to annual business planning, backlog forecasting, and revenue growth targets for the DMV infrastructure practice.
• Develop scopes, staffing strategies, schedules, and budgets for large, complex projects.
• Support responsible workload management, staffing deployment, and profitability while maintaining client-service standards.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus 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 company’s 401(k).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family-building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

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