Municipal Practice Builder

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Builder to expand our presence in Midland/Odessa. 

Responsibilities

A. Lead Growth in and around the Permian Basin Market• Approximately 50% of your time will be focused on growing the Kimley-Horn presence in the Permian Basin with project pursuits such as public works, parks, water, aviation and regional infrastructure. Your approach to marketing, partnering, and external relationship building will be the centerpiece of this effort.• You will work with local practice partners to develop and/or enhance client relationships with TxDOT and local clients such as Midland County, City of Midland, MDC, City of Odessa, Ector County, Martin County and others. • There will be ongoing flexibility in your role on projects depending on the client, geographic market, and depth of the relationship.• You will partner with our strong marketing staff to aid his strategic pre-sell activities and produce high-quality proposals.B. Support Broad Regional Growth• Approximately 40% of your time will be focused on partnering with regional practice leaders to integrate into existing Kimley-Horn projects to accelerate our growth within the broader Permian Basin markets as well as other markets around the firm.• You will work to build relationships in these markets and, in select circumstances, may serve as Principal-In-Charge or Project Manager in certain project opportunities.• You may also support and help practice builders within the region and firm to manage existing contracts with clients throughout by providing project management, task management, and/or quality control.C. Recruiting and Team Development• Approximately 10% of your time will be focused on staff development, to include recruiting, training and mentorship. This will be performed in partnership with others across the Region and potentially include the full spectrum of recruiting (initial sourcing to final offer presentation).

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience 
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Experience successfully winning and delivering work in the local and/or surrounding areas
• Experience and relationships with local agencies and/or local municipalities
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work

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 19 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.

Responsibilities

A. Lead Growth in and around the Permian Basin Market
• Approximately 50% of your time will be focused on growing the Kimley-Horn presence in the Permian Basin with project pursuits such as public works, parks, water, aviation and regional infrastructure. Your approach to marketing, partnering, and external relationship building will be the centerpiece of this effort.
• You will work with local practice partners to develop and/or enhance client relationships with TxDOT and local clients such as Midland County, City of Midland, MDC, City of Odessa, Ector County, Martin County and others.
• There will be ongoing flexibility in your role on projects depending on the client, geographic market, and depth of the relationship.
• You will partner with our strong marketing staff to aid his strategic pre-sell activities and produce high-quality proposals.
B. Support Broad Regional Growth
• Approximately 40% of your time will be focused on partnering with regional practice leaders to integrate into existing Kimley-Horn projects to accelerate our growth within the broader Permian Basin markets as well as other markets around the firm.
• You will work to build relationships in these markets and, in select circumstances, may serve as Principal-In-Charge or Project Manager in certain project opportunities.
• You may also support and help practice builders within the region and firm to manage existing contracts with clients throughout by providing project management, task management, and/or quality control.
C. Recruiting and Team Development
• Approximately 10% of your time will be focused on staff development, to include recruiting, training and mentorship. This will be performed in partnership with others across the Region and potentially include the full spectrum of recruiting (initial sourcing to final offer presentation).