Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Land Planning

Kimley-Horn • Gainesville, FL

4d • 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 and create a vision for growth for our Land Planning Services practice team while growing their own projects, clients, and team around them. Project Managers are encouraged to pursue opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to firmwide success.

Requirements

• 8+ years of years progressive experience growing and leading a diverse Land Planning practice with clients
• Bachelors Degree or higher in city or regional planning or related
• Registered American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
• 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

• Local and regional experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a team while building and managing relationships with key clients.
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
• Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing a Community Planning Services practice.
• 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.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan that outlines objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and 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 our 401(k), and 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