Practice Leader - Vertical Structural Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Leader to expand our Structures practice in the Dallas metroplex! This position will support the growth of the firm in our building structures practices. 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 diversified structural engineering experience
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, SE preferred
• History of providing technical design and planning on a variety of structures
• Knowledge in AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup with some ability to produce drawings and details, when needed
• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis and design software, such as STAAD, RAM, E-Tabs, MathCAD, TEDDS, ADAPT PT, and other structural related design software
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain good relationships with coworkers, industry peers, and clients
• Perform and review structural design calculations, prepare project document submittal packages, and maintain Quality Control for the entire project
• Conduct site investigations and structural evaluations while documenting field observations and preparing technical reports
• Support and participate in meetings and presentations with clients, owners, contractors, and design team members
• Contribute to identifying project opportunities through networking with new and existing clients
• 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 your partners and team
• Growing and leading a structural practice
• Manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed