Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Electrical MEP

Kimley-Horn•St. Louis Park, MN

2d•$120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Electrical MEP to lead and grow our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) practice in St. Louis Park, MN. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of client service, business development, technical excellence, and team leadership. We use the term "Practice Builder" to describe our best client servers – the men and women who exhibit leadership by winning and doing work, managing projects profitably, and mentoring the next generation. As a Practice Builder, you will: Craft a bold vision for growth Lead business development efforts to win work from new and existing clients Provide high-quality service in a profitable manner Contribute to the professional development of staff Benefit from comprehensive support in accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT, and production Have the autonomy to build and grow your business with the full backing of a firm consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry This role offers the freedom to lead and grow your business, with the rewards of a performance-based environment (including base salary + bonuses), and the potential to advance to ownership.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience managing project teams and clients in an engineering consulting environment, specifically within the Electrical side of MEP projects.
10+ years of relevant experience managing Electrical projects
Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering or a related field
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Extensive client contacts and relationships
Business development skills, proven ability to win work, and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably
Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
Ability to manage and mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
Strong technical skills with a system modeling software (SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or Easy Power), and lighting software (AGI32 or Visual)

Responsibilities

Expand the Electrical offerings of our MEP team
Define and execute the vision for our MEP practice, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation
Apply an entrepreneurial spirit to create a vision for growth in the local MEP practice and beyond
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, positioning our firm as a trusted partner in the industry
Drive business development efforts, leveraging industry connections to secure new opportunities and expand market presence
Supervise and lead complex MEP design projects, providing technical expertise and strategic oversight
Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables
Responsible for the review and development of design documents and reports, including layouts, equipment schematics etc.
Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices
Prepare project specifications, construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of MEP engineering service areas in the local market and across the country
Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers and other disciplines
Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
Ensure project profitability, resource allocation, and seamless transitions of work to qualified staff
Uphold integrity and sound business principles, driving operational excellence and long-term success
Our Practice Builders 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-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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