Sr. Project Manager - Wind Energy

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand their Wind Energy practice in Apple Valley, Minnesota (MN)!

Responsibilities

• Lead a Wind Energy Engineering and Design team while building and managing relationships with key clients
• Coordinate or direct permitting, risk assessment, engineering, design or construction activities throughout the life span of a wind energy project to ensure that client's needs and objectives for development and construction are met
• Leadership responsibilities include:
  • Operating with integrity and sound business principles
  • Providing vision, business planning and strategy
  • Establishing goals
  • Building and maintaining positive client relationships
  • Holding open communication with your partners and team
  • Growing and leading a land development practice
• Manage all aspects of project performance (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
• Communicate with clients throughout proposal and project execution
• Lead proposal development efforts and, if awarded the work, manage the project including working closely with engineering leads, SMEs, and junior staff to prepare and issue deliverables
• Market Kimley-Horn’s firmwide capabilities to new clients to increase revenue and project portfolio
• Lead project teams in the planning, design and construction support of wind energy projects
• Direct preparation of engineering reports, studies, conceptual designs, and permit applications
• Review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations
• Communicate with clients throughout proposal and project execution

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience managing wind energy or related projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Familiar with the relevant standards, regulations, and best practices for wind energy projects
• Experience with greenfield and/or repowering of wind projects throughout the life span of the development and construction of projects
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with renewable energy developers, owner-operators, EPCs, and teaming partners
• Strong technical skills in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, and/or GIS
• Provide project management services for development and detailed engineering wind energy projects across the United States with a focus on the central and mid-west regions of the U.S.
• Lead proposal development efforts and, if awarded the work, manage the project including working closely with engineering leads, SMEs, and junior staff to prepare and issue deliverables
• Market Kimley-Horn’s firmwide capabilities to new clients to increase revenue and project portfolio
• Lead project teams in the planning, design and construction support of wind energy projects
• Direct preparation of engineering reports, studies, conceptual designs, and permit applications
• Review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations
• Communicate with clients throughout proposal and project execution
• Manage all aspects of project performance (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
• Able to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Able to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage wind energy projects profitably

Pay

Compensation Range: Base Salary $120,000 - $160,000
This position is 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