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Environmental Science Practice Leader

Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Environmental practice in Virginia Beach, VA!

About Kimley-Horn

$140K-180K 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.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to the budget set by the client and performing strong project management knowledge
  • Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and various regulatory agencies to fulfill any regulations and requirements relating to projects
  • 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

Growing and leading a Environmental 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
  • Working knowledge or strong interest in ArcGIS Enjoy working in both an office environment and in the field
  • Interest in working with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts

Requirements

  • With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership
  • Qualifications 12+ years of relevant experience, including state and federal wetland and species permitting requirements
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or related field

Ecological field work experience

  • Possess strong technical writing skills and have experience writing detailed technical reports
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed

Benefits

  • 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.