Wastewater

Kimley-Horn•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Overview Kimley-Horn is searching for a trailblazing leader to supercharge their Water/Wastewater practice in Kansas City, Missouri. This is your chance to revolutionize the local water industry and beyond. As a Senior Project Manager / Practice Builder, you will: Craft a bold vision for growth Lead business development efforts and manage relationships with key clients Drive strategic planning and foster positive client relationships, ensuring seamless communication with partners and team Expand and direct a dynamic utilities practice with autonomy to lead, direct, and grow your business Benefit from comprehensive support in accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT, and production 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. If you're ready to make waves and lead with passion , this is the perfect opportunity for you! Why Kimley-Horn? At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years! Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution Annual profit-sharing contribution (aggregate employer contribution has ranged from 16-18%!) 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. Additional details and information can be found here Our Employee Benefits and Perks | Kimley-Horn

Requirements

15+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience
Bachelor's Degree
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
Business development skills and the proven ability to win work
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

Responsibilities

Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of water/wastewater treatment projects, water and wastewater pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection)
Apply an entrepreneurial spirit to create a vision for growth for the local water resource practice and beyond
Operating with integrity and sound business principals
Providing vision, business planning, strategy and e stablishing goals
Building and maintaining positive client relationships
Having open communication with your partners and team
Growing and leading a Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice
Establishing and cultivating client relationships
Making presentations
Writing proposals and scope of work
Establishing budgets
Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supervising the execution of work
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
Annual profit-sharing contribution (aggregate employer contribution has ranged from 16-18%!)
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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