Senior Project Manager - Transit

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Transit practice in Nashville, TN!

About 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.

Has an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for their Transit practice while facilitating the growth of our regional US-based transit practice.
Our transit practice is engaged in the planning, design, and implementation of transit services and facilities throughout the country.
Our specific focus is within local transit providers to envision, study, plan, design, engineer, manage, and implement new services, service expansions, and service/technology enhancements.
Beyond serving our existing clients, has the ability to pursue own passions, leads, and clients.
Operating with integrity and sound business principles
Providing vision, business planning and strategy
Establishing goals Building and maintaining positive client relationships
Having open communication with your partners and team

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.

Qualifications 15+ years of years of Transit experience in growing and leading a Transit practice
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license with experience n transit infrastructure and design
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

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 Why Kimley-Horn?

With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership.

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.
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.