Practice Leader - Environmental & NEPA Specialist

Kimley-Horn • Salt Lake City, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Environmental practice in Salt Lake City, UT! We are seeking a leader with background in business development, managing relationships with clients, supporting and leading environmental planning projects, and leading and mentoring team members. Project Managers are encouraged to pursue opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to firmwide success.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience managing environmental projects in the local area with a demonstrated ability to manage those projects profitably
• Bachelors Degree or higher in city or regional planning or related
• Strong experience with NEPA
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, county, regional and state agencies
• Provide high quality deliverables with exceptional client service
• A desire to lead and grow a planning practice
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Experience leading, mentoring and managing staff in a positive manner

Responsibilities

• Utilize entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for our Environmental practice team while growing their own projects, clients and team around them.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan that outlines objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Lead a team while building and managing relationships with key clients.
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
• Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing a Community Planning Services practice.
• Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration with clients, government agencies, landowners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that the project adheres to zoning regulations, environmental laws, and other legal requirements.
• Identify potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure that the project is executed with a high level of quality and meets the client's expectations.

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