Kimley-Horn · 2 days ago
Practice Builder - Water/Wastewater
Bentonville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKimley-Horn is a premier planning and design consulting firm seeking a motivated Practice Lead to expand their Water/Wastewater practice in Northwest Arkansas. The role involves leading business development efforts, managing key client relationships, and overseeing project tasks while mentoring younger staff in the field of Water and Wastewater Engineering services.
Civil Engineering
No H1B
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 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 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
Qualification
Required
10+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Arkansas
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shannon Ahartz
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