Kimley-Horn · 12 hours ago
Sr. Project Manager - Wind Energy
Kimley-Horn is a company focused on providing high-quality engineering and design services, and they are seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand their Wind Energy practice in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The role involves leading a Wind Energy Engineering and Design team, managing client relationships, and overseeing project performance throughout the lifecycle of wind energy projects.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
The qualified individual will lead a Wind Energy Engineering and Design team while building and managing relationships with key clients
Coordinate or direct permitting, risk assesment, engineering, design or construction activities throughout the life span of a wind energy project to ensure that client's needs and objectives for development and construction are met
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 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
Provide project management services for development and detailed engineering wind energy projects across the United States with a focus on the central and mid-west regions of the U.S
Lead proposal development efforts and, if awarded the work, manage the project including working closely with engineering leads, SMEs, and junior staff to prepare and issue deliverables
Market Kimley-Horn’s firmwide capabilities to new clients to increase revenue and project portfolio
Lead project teams in the planning, design and construction support of wind energy projects
Direct preparation of engineering reports, studies, conceptual designs, and permit applications
Review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations
Communicate with clients throughout proposal and project execution
Manage all aspects of project performance (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
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 wind energy projects profitably
Qualification
Required
6+ years of relevant experience managing wind energy or related projects
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Familiar with the relevant standards, regulations, and best practices for wind energy projects
Experience with greenfield and/or repowering of wind projects throughout the life span of the development and construction of projects
Extensive client contacts and relationships with renewable energy developers, owner-operators, EPCs, and teaming partners
Strong technical skills in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, and/or GIS
Provide project management services for development and detailed engineering wind energy projects across the United States with a focus on the central and mid-west regions of the U.S
Lead proposal development efforts and, if awarded the work, manage the project including working closely with engineering leads, SMEs, and junior staff to prepare and issue deliverables
Market Kimley-Horn's firmwide capabilities to new clients to increase revenue and project portfolio
Lead project teams in the planning, design and construction support of wind energy projects
Direct preparation of engineering reports, studies, conceptual designs, and permit applications
Review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations
Communicate with clients throughout proposal and project execution
Manage all aspects of project performance (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
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 wind energy projects profitably
Benefits
Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Generous 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.
Company
Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms.
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