Practice Builder - Transportation

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Transportation Practice Builder to join our office in San Diego, California (CA)!

Responsibilities

Has an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for growth in their personal practice while contributing to the growth of our transportation engineering practice in the local area and beyond

Assists in marketing and business development efforts with our existing local municipal, state, and private clients, while delivering a wide variety of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and/or ITS-related projects with our growing team of transportation professionals

Beyond serving our existing clients, has the ability to pursue own passions, project opportunities and clients

Leadership responsibilities include:

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 Transportation practice

Our 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

All inquiries will be strictly confidential

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

At least 15 years of experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, traffic operations, and/or ITS planning and design

Registered license (PE and/or TE)

Track record of successfully winning and delivering work in San Diego and surrounding communities

Established relationships with local DOT, local agencies, and/or local municipalities

Demonstrated ability to manage transportation projects profitably through agency specifications

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

Base Salary Range:

$150,000 - $250,000

Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation

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 19 years!

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.