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Kimley-Horn · 7 hours ago

Sr. Project Manager - Wind Energy

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Wind Energy practice in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The successful candidate will lead a Wind Energy Engineering and Design team, managing relationships with clients and overseeing all aspects of wind energy project development and construction.

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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
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
Manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
Lead, direct, and grow their business
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

Wind energy project managementRegistered Professional Engineer (P.E.)AutoCAD Civil3DClient relationship managementGreenfieldRepowering experienceProject performance managementStaff managementCommunication skillsMentoringLeadership skills

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

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Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms.

H1B Sponsorship

Kimley-Horn has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (14)
2024 (7)
2023 (10)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Shannon Ahartz
VP, Sr. Project Manager, Transportation Engineer, and Practice Builder-Roadway & Transportation
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