Kimley-Horn
A multidisciplinary engineering and planning firm offering innovative solutions in various sectors.
MEP Practice Leader
Lead Chicago MEP practice, driving business development, project delivery, and staff growth.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead business development efforts to win work from new and existing clients • Provide high-quality service in a profitable manner • Contribute to the professional development of staff • Have autonomy to build and grow your business with full backing of a top‑rated firm • Expand the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team’s services • Define and execute the vision for the MEP practice, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation • Apply an entrepreneurial spirit to create a vision for growth in the local MEP practice and beyond • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, positioning the firm as a trusted partner • Drive business development efforts, leveraging industry connections to secure new opportunities and expand market presence • Supervise and lead complex MEP design projects, providing technical expertise and strategic oversight • Ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables • Review and develop design documents and reports, including layouts and equipment schematics • Collaborate daily with multi‑disciplinary teams across Kimley‑Horn offices • Prepare project specifications, construction cost estimates, and proposals to support growth of MEP services • Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers and other disciplines • Lead and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment • Ensure project profitability, resource allocation, and seamless transition of work to qualified staff • Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader
Key Responsibilities
- ▸business development
- ▸client relations
- ▸mep design
- ▸design review
- ▸cost estimation
- ▸team leadership
What You Bring
• 10+ years managing MEP projects in an engineering consulting environment • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil engineering or related field • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license • Extensive client contacts and relationships • Proven business development and marketing skills, including proposal writing and budgeting • Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably • Strong client‑engagement and problem‑solving skills • Ability to manage and mentor staff positively • Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills • Proficiency with design software
Requirements
- ▸pe license
- ▸bachelor’s
- ▸design software
- ▸project management
- ▸business development
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
A Practice Builder at Kimley‑Horn defines a bold vision for growth, drives profitable project delivery, mentors staff, and benefits from comprehensive support in accounting, marketing, recruiting, IT, and other functions. The position offers autonomy, performance‑based compensation (base salary plus bonuses), and a pathway to ownership. The compensation package includes a base salary ranging from $120,000 to $180,000 and eligibility for performance‑based bonuses. • Benefit from comprehensive support in accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT, and production • 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation plus profit‑sharing • Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance • Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays • Student loan matching in 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses • Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs • New parent leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare resources
Work Environment
Office Full-Time