Business Development, Business Growth, Business Plan, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Design Services, Develop and Maintain Customers, Employee Retention, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Leadership, Marketing, Mentoring, People Management, Professional Engineer, Project/Program Management, Resolve Customer Issues, Strategic Planning, Student Financial Services, Student Loans, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, Transportation and Traffic Design
LOCATION
Oakland, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
Overview
Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Practice Builder to expand our Transportation Planning practice in Oakland, California (CA)!
Responsibilities
Has an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for growth in their personal practice while contributing to the growth of our transportation engineering practice in the local area and beyond
Assists in marketing and business development efforts with our existing local municipal, state, and private clients, while delivering a wide variety of transportation planning, traffic engineering, roadway, and/or ITS-related projects with our growing team of transportation professionals
Beyond serving our existing clients, has the ability to pursue own passions, leads, and 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 Transportation/Traffic practice
Our 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
Qualifications
15+ years of transportation planning, traffic engineering and design, traffic operations, and/or ITS planning and design experience
Registered Professional Engineer or Planner (PE/AICP) in the state of CA
Track record of successfully winning and delivering work in the local area
Established relationships with local DOT, local agencies, and/or local municipalities
Demonstrated ability to manage transportation projects profitably through agency specifications
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
Base Salary Range:
$165,000 to $280,000
Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation
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.