Practice Lead- Roadway

Overview

Known as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” Kimley-Horn is seeking a TxDOT Roadway Practice Leader to join our leadership team in Richardson, TX.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will lead and grow a DOT/Roadway practice in the Richardson area. The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with like-minded partners to provide vision, business planning, and strategy while growing and leading a team that is passionate for growth.
• Manage and mentor a Civil Design team focused on Roadway projects.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Lead projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, and grow the team.
• Act as a positive leader and mentor.
• Enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of TX
• 15+ years of experience in all facets of roadway/municipal design, including experience leading projects specifically within DFW
• Experience leading a team as Project Manager on a diversity of Roadway and/or TxDOT projects
• Experience with business development and marketing, including writing proposals, developing scopes of work, and budgets for projected work
• Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage and mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage municipal/roadway projects profitably

Why Kimley-Horn

We are a full-service consulting firm that provides a wide range of infrastructure and land development planning and engineering services to both public and private clients. Though we have more than 5,000 employees in over 100 offices, we pride ourselves on our small company feel. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we recruit passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees.

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• 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.