Senior Practice Leader - Federal Civil Works

Senior Practice Lead

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated hands-on Senior Practice lead to expand our Federal practice in Dallas/Fort Worth!

Responsibilities

The qualified individual will lead a Civil Works team while building and managing relationships with key Federal clients.

Leadership responsibilities include:

• Manage, lead, and deliver large USACE Civil Works projects and programs including water resource projects and flood mitigation programs.
• 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 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

• 12+ years of relevant experience managing Civil Works projects in the Federal space.
• Discipline expertise in one of the following areas preferred: structural, mechanical, civil engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC, DHS, the US Coast Guard, the National Guard, or other Federal agencies.
• 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 civil works 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 17 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.