Senior Project Manager/ Practice Lead - Natural Gas

Kimley-Horn•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a driven and experienced Senior Project Manager to help expand our Natural Gas infrastructure consulting practice in Dallas or Fort Worth Office! This is a unique opportunity for a consulting engineer with a passion for utility-scale natural gas projects, such as distribution systems, pipeline design, compressor stations, or gas facilities and to build a practice focused on forward-thinking natural gas solutions. In this role, you will: Lead and grow a Natural Gas consulting team Build strong, lasting relationships with gas utilities, municipalities, and private sector clients Deliver technically sound, regulatory-compliant, and financially viable infrastructure projects Leadership responsibilities include: Operating with integrity and sound business principles Providing vision, strategy, and business planning Establishing and achieving growth goals Maintaining clear, open communication with partners and staff Managing projects and mentoring staff for long-term success At Kimley-Horn, our Project Managers/Practice Builders: Operate with a high degree of autonomy Deliver profitable, well-run projects Develop future leaders and transition work effectively Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture Are rewarded with a generous performance-based bonus structure and path to ownership 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 18 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. 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.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in natural gas infrastructure or closely related projects
PE License required
Existing client relationships with utilities, municipalities, or gas service providers
Strong understanding of natural gas systems, utility distribution, midstream infrastructure, or renewable gas technologies
Solid technical proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, GIS, or related tools
Business development experience (proposals, scopes, budgeting)
A desire to build and lead a practice that drives meaningful infrastructure outcomes

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a Natural Gas consulting team
Build strong, lasting relationships with gas utilities, municipalities, and private sector clients
Deliver technically sound, regulatory-compliant, and financially viable infrastructure projects
Operating with integrity and sound business principles
Providing vision, strategy, and business planning
Establishing and achieving growth goals
Maintaining clear, open communication with partners and staff
Managing projects and mentoring staff for long-term success
Operate with a high degree of autonomy
Deliver profitable, well-run projects
Develop future leaders and transition work effectively
Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture

Benefits

Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- 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.

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