15+ years of relevant experience in land development project management
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Strong network with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, and planners
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D
Experience in business development, including proposals and budgeting
Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
Ability to mentor staff effectively
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a Land Development team while building client relationships
Provide strategic vision and business planning
Establish and achieve team goals
Promote open communication within the team and with partners
Profitably manage projects and transition work to skilled staff
Enjoy a high degree of autonomy in business leadership
Drive the growth of the land development practice
Benefits
Exceptional Retirement Plan with 2-to-1 company match
Comprehensive Health Coverage including low-cost insurance options
Flexible time off and scheduling, including half-day Fridays
Financial wellness programs including student loan matching
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 Practice Leader to expand our Land Development practice in Portland, OR!
Responsibilities
The qualified individual will lead a Land Development team while building and managing relationships with key clients
Leadership responsibilities include:
Operating with integrity and sound business principles
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 land development 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
15+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners and/or land owners
Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D
Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably
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.
