Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn • Kansas City, MO

15d

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder to lead and grow our Water/Wastewater practice in Kansas City, MO. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of client service, business development, technical excellence, and team leadership.
We use the term "Practice Builder" to describe our best client servers – the men and women who exhibit leadership by winning and doing work, managing projects profitably, and mentoring the next generation.
As a Practice Builder, you will:
Craft a bold vision for growth
Lead business development efforts to win work from new and existing clients
Provide high-quality service in a profitable manner
Contribute to the professional development of staff
Benefit from comprehensive support in accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT, and production
Have the autonomy to build and grow your business with the full backing of a firm consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry
This role offers the freedom to lead and grow your business, with the rewards of a performance-based environment (including base salary + bonuses), and the potential to advance to ownership.
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 17 years!

Requirements

• 15+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• 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, 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

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision for our Water/Wastewater practice, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation
• Apply an entrepreneurial spirit to create a vision for growth in the local Water/Wastewater practice and beyond
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, positioning our firm as a trusted partner in the Water/Wastewater industry
• Drive business development efforts, leveraging industry connections to secure new opportunities and expand market presence
• Supervise and lead Water/Wastewater design projects, providing technical expertise and strategic oversight
• Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supervising the execution of work
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
• Ensure project profitability, resource allocation, and seamless transitions of work to qualified staff
• Uphold integrity and sound business principles, driving operational excellence and long-term success

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
• Annual profit-sharing contribution (aggregate employer contribution has ranged from 16-18%!)
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees