Practice Leader - NEPA Specialist, Transit & Infrastructure Focus

Kimley-Horn•Seattle, WA

1d•$150,000 - $2,000,000

About The Position

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Leader to build and lead an Environmental Practice in Seattle, WA! Responsibilities Has an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for our Environmental practice team while growing their own projects, clients and team around them. 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. Develop a comprehensive project plan that outlines objectives, timelines, and resource allocation. Project Managers are encouraged to pursue opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to firmwide success. Leadership responsibilities include: 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. Our system for rewards is designed to recognize staff as they move along a path to success. Bonuses, promotions, path to ownership recognition, and other forms of advancement are performance based, because as a firm we focus on results.

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 CEQA/NEPA in the state
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

Build and lead an Environmental Practice
Create a vision for growth for our Environmental practice team while growing their own projects, clients and team around them
Business development
Managing relationships with clients
Supporting and leading environmental planning projects
Leading and mentoring team members
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

Bonus Program: Eligible for lucrative performance-based incentives
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and more
Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- 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.

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