Kimley-Horn
A multidisciplinary engineering and planning firm offering innovative solutions in various sectors.
Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Transit Design
Lead and grow transit design practice, manage projects and drive business development
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Transit Design practice focuses on planning, designing, and implementing innovative transit solutions nationwide, partnering with local agencies to launch new services, expand existing ones, and integrate technology enhancements that improve mobility and connectivity. • Lead business development to win work from new and existing clients. • Provide high-quality, profitable service. • Contribute to staff professional development. • Leverage comprehensive support (accounting, admin, marketing, recruiting, IT, production). • Autonomously build and grow your business with firm backing. • Define and execute the vision for the regional Transit Practice, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation. • Supervise and lead large, complex Transit Design projects, providing technical expertise and strategic oversight. • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, positioning the firm as a trusted transit partner. • Drive business development by leveraging industry connections to secure new opportunities. • Lead and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering collaboration and growth. • Ensure project profitability, proper resource allocation, and smooth transitions to qualified staff.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸transit design
- ▸business development
- ▸client relations
- ▸team leadership
- ▸project profitability
- ▸technology integration
What You Bring
Kimley‑Horn is looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Project Manager‑Practice Builder to lead and expand its Transit Design practice in Columbus, OH. The role blends client service, business development, technical excellence, and team leadership, offering a high‑impact opportunity for a seasoned professional. Candidates must have 15+ years leading transportation practices on large‑scale transit, rail, roadway, or pedestrian projects, a state P.E. license, and a record of winning and delivering complex multidisciplinary work. Established relationships with DOTs, transit agencies, and municipalities, strong business acumen, and proven leadership and communication skills are essential.
Requirements
- ▸pe license
- ▸transit design
- ▸15+ years
- ▸leadership
- ▸business acumen
- ▸dot relationships
Benefits
Practice Builders at Kimley‑Horn are top client‑serving leaders who win work, manage projects profitably, and mentor junior staff. The position provides full autonomy to grow a business with robust support in accounting, marketing, recruiting, IT, and production, and includes performance‑based compensation and a path to ownership. Kimley‑Horn’s culture prioritizes people, clients, and employee growth, reflected in its long‑standing presence on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. The firm offers an exceptional benefits package, a collaborative environment, and a commitment to quality driven by its talented workforce. • 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation plus profit‑sharing. • Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. • Flexible time‑off policies, including personal leave, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. • Financial wellness programs such as student‑loan matching in 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses. • Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training for professional development. • Family‑friendly benefits including new‑parent leave, family‑building resources, and childcare support.
Work Environment
Hybrid