Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Land Planning

Kimley-Horn • Gainesville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to join our Land Planning team in Gainesville, Florida! This role involves leading a practice specializing in urban and regional master planning, land use and zoning, and land planning focused in the local region. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, a vision for growth, and the ability to build their own projects, clients, and team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience growing and leading a diverse Land Planning practice with clients
• Bachelors Degree or higher in city or regional planning or related
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Registered American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
• Local and regional experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a practice specializing in urban and regional master planning, land use and zoning, and land planning focused in the local region.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan that outlines objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Lead a team while building and managing relationships with key clients.
• Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships.
• 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

• 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