Senior Practice Builder - Aviation

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Aviation practice in Fort Lauderdale!

Responsibilities

• The qualified individual will lead and expand an Aviation team and practice while building and managing relationships with key clients
• Prepare analysis reports in support of airport planning, design, and construction
• Work includes airports and some seaports, focused on vehicles, roadways, and traffic flow outside terminals
• Leadership responsibilities include:
  • Traffic analysis and planning (landside)
  • Providing vision, business planning and strategy
  • Develop reports, large documents, and presentations
  • 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
• With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience managing airport design and construction projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Transportation/aviation planning (landside required, airside a plus)
• Experience with InDesign, CAD, or similar for graphics/visuals
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Simulation modeling experience preferred
• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively 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.