Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to expand our Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice in Orlando, Florida! This role involves managing, leading, and expanding practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs in water/wastewater treatment, pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit, create a vision for growth, and be given significant autonomy to lead and grow the business. Leadership responsibilities include operating with integrity, providing vision and business planning, establishing goals, and building strong client relationships. Project Managers/Practice Builders are responsible for managing projects profitably, transitioning work to qualified staff, growing and mentoring teams, and acting as positive leaders. Success in this role is rewarded with an impressive bonus program and potential advancement to ownership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience
• 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)
• Create a vision for growth for the local water resource practice and beyond
• Operate with integrity and sound business principals
• Provide vision, business planning and strategy
• Establish goals
• Build and maintain positive client relationships
• Have open communication with partners and team
• Grow and lead a Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice
• Manage projects profitably
• Transition work to qualified staff
• Grow and mentor staff
• Act as a positive leader and mentor

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed