Coastal and Waterfront Practice Leader

Practice Leader Opportunity

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Leader to expand our Coastal Waterfront and Ports practice in Tampa, Florida!

Responsibilities

• This position leads business development efforts, manages relationships with key clients, and oversees all project tasks while mentoring the growth of younger staff.
• Has a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business.
• Pursuing opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to Kimley-Horn's success.
• Leadership responsibilities include:
• Growing and leading Coastal and Waterfront Planning and Engineering practice.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Our Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor.
• With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership.
• At least 15 years of experience managing coastal and waterfront projects.
• Bachelor's, preferred Masters degree in coastal engineering or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Familiarity with marine and coastal engineering principles and practices and regulations.
• Familiarity with regulatory, environmental compliance.
• 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.
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.

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-to-1 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.