Practice Builder - Land Development

Kimley-Horn • Palm Desert, CA

118d • $145,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Builder to expand our Land Development practice in Coachella Valley, California (CA)! The qualified individual will lead a Land Development team while building and managing relationships with key clients. Leadership responsibilities include 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 partners and team, and growing and leading a land development practice. Our Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor. The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business. With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership.

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of California
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and/or land owners
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably

Responsibilities

• Lead a Land Development team while building and managing relationships with key clients
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles
• Provide vision, business planning, and strategy
• Establish goals for the team
• Build and maintain positive client relationships
• Communicate openly with partners and team members
• Grow and lead a land development practice
• Manage projects profitably and transition work to qualified staff
• Grow and mentor staff
• Act as a positive leader and mentor

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree