Kimley-Horn · 13 hours ago
Practice Leader - NEPA Specialist, Transit & Infrastructure Focus
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $2,000K/yr
15+ years expKimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Leader to build and lead an Environmental Practice in Seattle, WA. The role involves leading a team, managing client relationships, and overseeing environmental planning projects while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Has an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for our Environmental practice team while growing their own projects, clients and team around them
We are seeking a leader with background in business development, managing relationships with clients, supporting and leading environmental planning projects, and leading and mentoring team members
Develop a comprehensive project plan that outlines objectives, timelines, and resource allocation
Project Managers are encouraged to pursue opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to firmwide success
Leadership responsibilities include:
Lead a team while building and managing relationships with key clients
Operate with integrity and sound business principles
Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships
Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing a Community Planning Services practice
Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model
Facilitate communication and collaboration with clients, government agencies, landowners, and other relevant stakeholders
Ensure that the project adheres to zoning regulations, environmental laws, and other legal requirements
Identify potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them
Ensure that the project is executed with a high level of quality and meets the client's expectations
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience managing environmental projects in the local area with a demonstrated ability to manage those projects profitably
Bachelors Degree or higher in city or regional planning or related
Strong experience with CEQA/NEPA in the state
Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, county, regional and state agencies
Provide high quality deliverables with exceptional client service
A desire to lead and grow a planning practice
Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work
Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
Experience leading, mentoring and managing staff in a positive manner
Benefits
Bonus Program: Eligible for lucrative performance-based incentives
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and more
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
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