What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practice Builder - Structures position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Structures practice in San Antonio, Texas (TX).
Responsibilities
- This position will support the growth of the firm in our heavy civil, facilities infrastructure, and/or building structures practices
- Develop and maintain good relationships with coworkers, industry peers, and clients
- Perform and review structural design calculations, prepare project document submittal packages, and maintain Quality Control for the entire project
- Conduct site investigations and structural evaluations while documentmenting field observations and preparing technical reports
- Support and participate in meetings and presentations with clients, owners, contractors, and design team members
- Contribute to identifying project opportunities through networking with new and existing 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 your partners and team
- Growing and leading a structural practice
- Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
- The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
- With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership
Qualifications
- 8 years of diversified structural engineering experience
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- History of providing technical design and planning on a variety of structures
- Knowledge in AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup with some ability to produce drawings and details, when needed
- Knowledge and experience in structural analysis and design software, such as STAAD, RAM, E-Tabs, MathCAD, TEDDS, ADAPT PT, and other structural related design software
- Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
- Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
- Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
- Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably
- 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.