Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Surface Water

About the role

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to expand our Surface Water practice in Orlando, Florida. This position leads business development efforts, manages relationships with key clients, and oversees all project tasks while mentoring the growth of younger staff. The successful candidate will have a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business and pursue opportunities that fuel their professional passion while contributing to Kimley-Horn's success.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts and client relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities, and local, regional, and state agencies.
• Oversee project tasks utilizing AutoCAD, GIS, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater planning, storm drain, and BMP design.
• Demonstrate a passion for resiliency and sustainable infrastructure engineering.
• Provide vision, business planning, and strategy while establishing and meeting goals.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships with open communication among partners and team members.
• Grow and lead a Surface Water (Hydraulics/Hydrology) practice.
• Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, and mentor team members.
• Write proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.

Requirements

• 8+ years of Civil Engineering and design experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Existing client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities, and local, regional, and state agencies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.
• Strong desire and ability to engage with clients and solve project problems.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff effectively in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably.

Benefits

• 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.