Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder - Landscape Architecture

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder to join their Landscape Architecture team in Irvine, California (CA).

Responsibilities

• Work in a dynamic team environment on a range of projects including private and public development, multifamily, mixed-use, and community planning throughout the region for a wide variety of clients
• Project experience will be diverse as we provide services to both public and private sectors
• Shape your practice and to lead the business development efforts with local developers, public agencies and/or industry contacts while building and managing your relationships with these key clients
• Markets are not limited by geography but driven by relationships
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles; providing practice vision, business planning and strategy
• Serve clients directly and deliver for clients
• Build and maintain positive client relationships
• Have open communication with your partners and team with the overall goal to grow your practice
• With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of a competitive salary, impressive incentive-based bonus program, industry-leading retirement along with the potential to advance to ownership

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience growing and leading a landscape architecture practice/studio
• Registered Professional/Certified Landscape Architect (PLA/CLA) license strongly preferred
• Experience developing relationships with extensive client contacts
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, developing scopes of work, and creating budgets for projected work
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems and working with the team
• Able to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Able to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably

Pay

Base Salary Range: $135,000 - $165,000
Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation

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.