Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Land Development
About The Position
Kimley-Horn is seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to lead and grow our Land Development practice in Chicago, IL. 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, and contribute to the professional development of staff. You will benefit from comprehensive support in accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT, and production. You will 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
- 10+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of Land Development projects.
- Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or a related field.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state for which you are applying.
- 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 & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.
- Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the vision for our Land Development practice, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation.
- Apply an entrepreneurial spirit to create a vision for growth in the local Land Development practice and beyond.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, positioning our firm as a trusted partner in the Land Development industry.
- Drive business development efforts, leveraging industry connections to secure new opportunities and expand market presence.
- Supervise and lead Land Development design projects, providing technical expertise and strategic oversight.
- Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supervising the execution of work.
- 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.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus compensation
- 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus)
- Additional profit-sharing contribution
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Personal leave
- Flexible scheduling
- Floating holidays
- Half-day Fridays
- Student loan matching in our 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Extensive internal training programs
- New Parent Leave
- Family building benefits
- Childcare resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
