Practice Leader - Land Development

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Leader to expand our Land Development practice in Seattle, WA!

• Lead a Land Development team while building and managing relationships with key clients
• Leadership responsibilities include:
  • Operating with integrity and sound business principles
  • Providing vision, business planning, and strategy
  • Establishing goals
  • Building and maintaining positive client relationships
  • Having open communication with partners and the team
  • Growing and leading a land development practice
• Project Managers/Practice Builders manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as positive leaders and mentors
• Provide autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business
• Enjoy an impressive bonus program with potential to advance to ownership

• 15+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and/or land owners
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D
• Business development and marketing experience, including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
• Effective positive communication at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage and mentor staff, and direct resources effectively
• Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a lucrative bonus program rewarding performance and business growth.

Salary Range: $150,000- $200,000

Exceptional benefits package, including 401(k) with company match, profit sharing.

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!

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.