Kimley-Horn · 1 day ago
Senior Project Manager / Practice Builder - Water/Wastewater
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expKimley-Horn is searching for a trailblazing leader to supercharge their Water/Wastewater practice in Kansas City, Missouri. As a Senior Project Manager / Practice Builder, you will lead business development efforts, manage client relationships, and drive strategic planning to expand the utilities practice.
Civil Engineering
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
Leadership responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Operating with integrity and sound business principals
Providing vision, business planning, strategy and establishing goals
Building and maintaining positive client relationships
Having open communication with your partners and team
Growing and leading a Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice
Management responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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
Qualification
Required
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
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.
Company
Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms.
5001-10000 employees
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