Practice Builder - Environmental Planning

About the position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Environmental Planning leader to join our office in Monterey, California (CA)! As our environmental teams are growing, we are also seeking Environmental leaders in many of our offices throughout California.

Responsibilities

• Create a vision for growth for an environmental planning practice in Monterey and surrounding communities.
• Engage in business development and manage relationships with key clients.
• Support and lead environmental planning projects.
• Lead and mentor planning team members.
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
• Provide practice vision, business planning, and strategy.
• Establish goals and build positive client relationships.
• Maintain open communication with partners and team.
• Grow and direct an environmental planning practice.
• Enjoy autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 15+ years of experience managing environmental projects in Northern California.
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, county, regional, and state agencies.
• Business development and marketing experience, including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.
• Strong background and experience in CEQA/NEPA.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and managing staff positively.
• Ability to cross-sell multiple disciplines.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.