Waterfront Structural Marinas Leader

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Leader to expand our Waterfront and Marine Structures practice in Long Beach, CA and throughout Southern California!

Responsibilities

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  This position leads business development efforts, manages relationships with key clients, and oversees all project tasks while mentoring the growth of younger staff

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  Has a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business

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  Pursuing opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to Kimley-Horn's success

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  Leadership responsibilities include:

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  Growing and leading a Waterfront and Marine Structures practice

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  Operating with integrity and sound business principles

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  Providing vision, business planning and strategy

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  Establishing goals

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  Building and maintaining positive client relationships

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  Having open communication with your partners and team

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  Focuses on recreational waterfront developments, marinas, piers, seawalls, and port facilities

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  Relevant experience includes design for floating structures, floating wave attenuator and fixed breakwater structures, fixed pier and pile supported wharf structures, vessel mooring and berthing structures, and site utilities.

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  Key roles in past projects including wave/environmental loading analysis, interpretive structural modeling analysis, developing project plans and specifications, regulatory and local agency project permitting, and construction management.?

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Qualifications

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  Our Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor

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  With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership

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  Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field, required; Master's Degree preferred

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  At least 15 years of experience managing coastal and waterfront projects

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Base Salary Range

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  $180,000 - $255,000

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  Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation

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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

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  Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

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  Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

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  Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

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  Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

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  Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

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  Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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Posted Date 9 hours ago (10/2/2025 6:12 PM)

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Education Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Focus Structural