Practice Leader - Roadway

** Overview*
* Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Roadway Practice Lead to expand our Roadway practice in Portland, OR!  This is an exciting opportunity to drive impactful projects, build strong client relationships, and play a key role in shaping local, regional, and federal infrastructure. If you're seeking a rewarding career with leadership, autonomy, and ownership opportunities, we invite you to join our team.

** Responsibilities*
* As a Senior Project Manager specializing in roadway planning and engineering, you will be at the forefront of project leadership, business development, and technical excellence. This role blends strategic planning, conceptual and advanced engineering design, client engagement, and practice growth, making it perfect for an experienced professional looking to make a lasting impact.

As a Senior Project Manager specializing in roadway planning and engineering, you will be at the forefront of project leadership, business development, and technical excellence. This role blends strategic planning, conceptual and advanced engineering design, client engagement, and practice growth, making it perfect for an experienced professional looking to make a lasting impact.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + Project Leadership - Oversee the planning, design, and execution of roadway, highway, and municipal projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability.

+ Client Engagement - Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing expert guidance while identifying and securing new business opportunities.

+ Practice Growth - Expand our multimodal roadway and highway planning and design practices in local and regional markets through strategic marketing and networking.

+ Leadership & Mentorship - Lead high-performing project teams, mentor junior staff, and cultivate a collaborative and innovative work environment.

+ Autonomy & Innovation - Leverage your expertise to direct projects independently, implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and success

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* What We Offer:

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* + Autonomy & Growth: A leadership role with significant autonomy to shape and grow our roadway engineering practice.

+ Compensation:
Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and potential for advancement to ownership.

+ Professional Development:
Opportunities for continued learning and career advancement in a dynamic and supportive environment.

+ Impactful Work:
Be at the forefront of infrastructure projects that shape our communities and contribute to long-term sustainability.

** Qualifications*
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Experience:

Minimum of 15+ years of experience in areas of roadway/highway/complete street planning and engineering, with a proven track record of managing complex projects and leading teams.

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Education:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field;
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

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Skills:

Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to build and maintain client relationships.

+ Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor staff, with a commitment to fostering a positive and productive work environment.

+ Business Acumen:
Experience in business development, including marketing and strategic planning, with a focus on expanding practice areas.

** 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 18 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.

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