Kimley-Horn
A multidisciplinary engineering and planning firm offering innovative solutions in various sectors.
Practice Builder - Water/Wastewater
Lead and grow a Water/Wastewater engineering practice in NW Arkansas
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Practice Lead will manage and grow multi‑discipline water and wastewater teams, oversee treatment, pumping, and conveyance projects, and act as a mentor to staff. Responsibilities include business planning, goal setting, maintaining client relationships, and operating with integrity. Successful leaders will profitably manage projects, transition work to qualified staff, and may advance to ownership through a strong bonus program. • Lead and expand multi‑discipline water/wastewater practice teams. • Oversee design and construction of treatment plants, pumping systems, and large‑diameter conveyance projects. • Develop business vision, strategic plans, and set practice goals. • Build and maintain positive relationships with municipal and regional water authorities. • Mentor and transition work to junior staff while managing project profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team leadership
- ▸plant design
- ▸pumping systems
- ▸conveyance projects
- ▸strategic planning
- ▸client relations
What You Bring
Candidates must have at least 10 years of civil engineering experience in utility water projects, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and a PE license in Arkansas. Required skills include business development, client relationship management, strong communication, leadership, and the ability to mentor staff and deliver projects profitably. • Operate with integrity and open communication with partners and team. • Minimum 10 + years of civil engineering experience in utility water projects. • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and Arkansas PE licensure. • Proven business development and client‑winning track record. • Excellent communication, leadership, and technical expertise. • Ability to manage, mentor, and allocate resources positively. • Demonstrated record of profitable project delivery.
Requirements
- ▸10+ years
- ▸utility water
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸pe license
- ▸business development
- ▸leadership
Benefits
Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Practice Lead to expand its Water/Wastewater practice in Northwest Arkansas. The role involves leading water and wastewater engineering services, creating a growth vision, and building projects, client relationships, and a team. The position offers autonomy to direct and grow the business, with performance‑based rewards such as bonuses, promotions, and potential ownership. Kimley‑Horn emphasizes people, clients, and a culture that fosters growth, offering robust benefits such as a generous retirement match, comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off, financial wellness programs, professional development, and family‑friendly policies. The firm’s focus on quality and employee retention has kept it on Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work’ list for 17 years. • Pursue business development opportunities to win new work. • 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4 % of compensation plus profit‑sharing. • Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. • Flexible scheduling, personal leave, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. • Student‑loan matching in 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses. • Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training. • New parent leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare resources.
Work Environment
Hybrid