Practice Leader - Environmental & NEPA Specialist

Kimley-Horn -
Salt Lake City, UT

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Job Details

22 hours ago

Benefits

Profit sharing
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Managing projects
Coordinating with government agencies in an environmental science role

Full Job Description

Overview:

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Environmental practice in Salt Lake City, UT!

Responsibilities:

Utilize 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.
Our system for rewards is designed to recognize staff as they move along a path to success. Bonuses, promotions, path to ownership recognition, and other forms of advancement are performance based, because as a firm we focus on results.

Qualifications:

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 NEPA
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

Why Kimley-Horn?:

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

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.

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