Kimley-Horn · 5 hours ago
Transit Practice Leader
San Jose, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $280K/yr
15+ years expKimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Transit Practice Leader to expand their Transit practice in San Jose, California. The successful candidate will lead, direct, and grow the Transit business while being backed by a national firm, enjoying significant autonomy and the potential for ownership.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Create a vision for the Transit practice while facilitating its growth in the Bay Area
Lead, direct, and grow the Transit business
Engage with clients to solve project problems and work with the team to deliver solutions
Write proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work
Manage project accounting and demonstrate the ability to manage the schedule and budget for multiple projects
Supervise the technical work of others in the Transit practice
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience and professional registration (P.E.) in California preferred
15+ years of diversified experience in growing and leading a Transit practice in the Bay Area
Business development and marketing experience, including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work
Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems, and working with the team to deliver
Excellent knowledge of transit operations and best practices
Good communicator, particularly with key internal niche partners such as building structures, drainage, roadway, and MEP partners
Experience with specifications and detailed cost estimates
Must have a thorough understanding of project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage the schedule and budget for multiple projects at the same time
Has experience in marketing and supervision of the technical work of others
We are looking for high-energy, creative, flexible, patient self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission, and Shared Values
Strong technical foundation in areas of Transit corridor design experience, track/guideway design, roadway design, Station design, including park-and-ride facilities
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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Practice Builder - Roadway & Transportation
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2026-01-22
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