Practice Leader – Right-of-Way (ROW)

Kimley-Horn • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Practice Leader – Right-of-Way (ROW) in Salt Lake City or Lehi to help expand its ROW practice in the region. The role leads and mentors a team, drives business development, ensures successful project delivery, and partners with other managers on strategies to position Kimley-Horn as an industry leader.

The Practice Leader develops ROW professionals, pursues new business, builds relationships with clients and partners, oversees project delivery in accordance with federal and state regulations, and manages resources to support profitability and staff utilization. The role also keeps current with ROW trends, fosters collaboration across teams and disciplines, and represents the company through professional organizations and industry events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 15+ years of ROW experience, with a focus on business development, practice growth, and project delivery.
• Proven success leading and mentoring teams.
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify and win new work.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build lasting client and partner relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state ROW regulations.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and site visits.

Nice To Haves

• ROW licensure or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ROW professionals, including creating training programs that build technical and professional skills.
• Drive business development by pursuing new opportunities, preparing proposals, and building relationships with clients, government agencies, and industry partners.
• Partner with other managers on strategies to position Kimley-Horn as a ROW leader in Salt Lake City.
• Deliver ROW projects successfully while meeting federal and state regulations and client expectations.
• Manage resources to maximize project profitability and staff utilization.
• Stay current on ROW trends and best practices to bring innovative solutions to clients.
• Foster collaboration within the ROW practice and across disciplines.
• Raise Kimley-Horn's visibility through professional organizations and industry events.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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