Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Water/Wastewater
$120,000–$180,000 year
On-siteSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Define and execute the vision for the Water/Wastewater practice, leading business development to secure new opportunities from local municipalities, counties, and state agencies. Supervise and lead design projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and profitability while mentoring a high-performing team. Drive operational excellence by managing resources and transitioning work to qualified staff, positioning the firm as a trusted industry partner. This role offers autonomy to build and grow your business with full firm backing, including support in accounting, marketing, and recruiting. You will advance within a performance-based environment eligible for bonuses and potential ownership. Kimley-Horn is recognized as one of the best companies to work for, prioritizing client success and employee development.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience
- Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or a related field
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state for which you are applying
- Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
- Business development skills, proven ability to win work, and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably
- Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
- Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
- Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
- We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions
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