8+ years of experience in civil engineering and utility water project management
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
Established relationships with local municipalities and water management authorities
Proven business development skills with a track record of winning work
Strong communication and leadership abilities
Desire to engage with clients to solve project challenges
Experience in mentoring and managing staff effectively
Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably
Responsibilities
Lead and expand practice teams for multi-discipline water/wastewater projects
Create a growth vision for the local water resource practice
Exercise autonomy in directing and growing the business
Provide strategic vision and business planning
Establish goals and maintain positive client relationships
Communicate openly with partners and team members
Mentor staff and manage projects profitably
Benefits
2-to-1 company match on retirement contributions up to 4%
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Flexible scheduling, personal leave, and half-day Fridays
Student loan matching in 401(k) and performance-based bonuses
Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
Family-friendly benefits including New Parent Leave and childcare resources
Full Job Description
Overview
Kimley-Horn is offering an exceptional opportunity to lead and grow our Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice in our Phoenix North office. This is your chance to make a significant impact on multi-discipline projects and programs, including water/wastewater treatment, pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance. As a Practice Builder at Kimley-Horn you will serve clients by winning and delivering exceptional work, managing projects profitably, and mentoring the next generation
Responsibilities
Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of water/wastewater treatment projects, water and wastewater pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection)
Has an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for the local water resource practice and beyond
Given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
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 Water/Wastewater and Utilities 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
8+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
Business development skills and the proven ability to win work
Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably
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.
