Kimley-Horn · 1 day ago
Practice Builder - Building Structures
Frisco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expKimley-Horn is one of FORTUNE'S “100 Best Companies to Work For” and is looking for a Building Structures Practice leader based in Dallas (Frisco), TX. The role involves supporting the growth of the building structures practice, managing projects, and leading a team while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality project deliverables.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
This position will support the growth of our building structures practice in the Dallas Metroplex, sitting in our Frisco office
Develop and maintain good relationships with coworkers, industry peers, and clients
Perform and review structural design calculations, prepare project document submittal packages, and maintain the highest quality for the entire project
Conduct site investigations and structural evaluations while documenting field observations and preparing technical reports
Support and participate in meetings and presentations with clients, owners, contractors, and design team members
Contribute to identifying project opportunities through networking with new and existing clients
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 structural 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
At least 12 years of diversified structural engineering experience
Registered Professional Engineer desired
History of providing technical design and planning on a variety of structures projects
Knowledge in AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup with some ability to produce drawings and details, as needed
Knowledge and experience in structural analysis and design software
Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
Strong client contacts/relationships with the desire and ability to be continually engage with clients
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
Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work
Benefits
Robust benefits package
Company
Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms.
5001-10000 employees
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