Practice Leader - Water/Wastewater

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Leader to expand our Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice in the Puget Sound area!

Responsibilities

Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of water/wastewater treatment projects, water and wastewater pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection)

Has an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for the local water resource practice and beyond

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

Leadership responsibilities include:

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

Growing and leading a Water/Wastewater and Utilities 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

15+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies

Business development skills and the proven ability to win work

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

Salary Range:

$175k- $220k

Eligible for Lucrative 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.