Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Environmental Scientist

Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience with wetland and species permitting regulations
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field
  • Experience in ecological field work
  • Strong technical writing skills for detailed reports
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS or a keen interest in learning it
  • Comfortable working both in the office and in the field
  • Willingness to travel for project needs

Responsibilities

  • Manage project budgets effectively and apply strong project management skills
  • Communicate with clients, government agencies, and regulatory bodies
  • Demonstrate leadership by providing vision and business planning
  • Establish project goals and maintain strong client relationships
  • Mentor and guide team members while transitioning work to qualified staff
  • Lead and grow the environmental practice with autonomy
  • Enjoy performance-based bonuses and opportunities for ownership

Benefits

  • 2-to-1 company match on retirement contributions up to 4%
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible personal leave, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
  • Student loan matching in 401(k) and performance bonuses
  • Tuition reimbursement and extensive training programs
  • Family-friendly benefits including new parent leave and childcare resources
Full Job Description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Environmental practice in Virginia Beach, VA!

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to the budget set by the client and performing strong project management knowledge
  • Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and various regulatory agencies to fulfill any regulations and requirements relating to projects
  • Leadership responsibilities include:
    • Operating with integrity and sound business principals
    • Providing vision, business planning and strategy
    • Establishing goals
    • Building and maintaining positive client relationships
    • Having open communication with your partners and team
    • Growing and leading a Environmental practice
  • Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
  • The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
  • With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of relevant experience, including state and federal wetland and species permitting requirements
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or related field
  • Ecological field work experience
  • Possess strong technical writing skills and have experience writing detailed technical reports
  • Working knowledge or strong interest in ArcGIS
  • Enjoy working in both an office environment and in the field
  • Interest in working with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!

 

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

  • 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.

About Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides planning, engineering, and design services for a wide range of clients. The company offers services in the areas of aviation, environmental, landscape architecture, land planning, parking consulting, roadway design, structural engineering, transit and rail, transportation planning, and water resources. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. serves clients in the United States.
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