Practice Lead- Roadway

Overview

Known as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For," Kimley-Horn is seeking a TxDOT Roadway Practice Leader to join our leadership team in Richardson, TX.

Responsibilities

Kimley-Horn is seeking an entrepreneurial and growth minded Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder to lead and grow a DOT/Roadway practice in the Richardson area.

The qualified individual will lead a Civil Design team focused on Roadway projects while building and managing relationships with key relationships. Leadership responsibilities include: Collaborating with like-minded partners to provide vision, business planning and strategy while growing and leading a team that is passionate for growth.

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.

Qualifications

Ideal background:

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering

Registered PE in the State of TX

15+ years of experience in all facets of roadway/municipal design including experience leading projects specifically within DFW.

Experience leading a team as Project Manager on a diversity of Roadway and/or TxDOT projects

Experience with business development and marketing including writing proposals, developing scopes of work, and budgets for projected work

Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization

Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner

Demonstrated ability to manage municipal/roadway projects profitably

Why Kimley-Horn:

We are a full-service consulting firm that provides a wide range of infrastructure and land development planning and engineering services to both public and private clients. Though we have more than 5,000 employees in over 100 offices, we pride ourselves on our small company feel. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we recruit passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. By joining Kimley-Horn, you’ll be joining a firm whose core values and core purpose are more than just words on paper—they form the basis of a culture that has yielded success since 1967.

Kimley-Horn has been recognized 17 times as one of the "Best Companies to Work For".

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.