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Senior Project Manager - Federal Practice

Kimley-Horn
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Federal practice in San Diego, California (CA)! 

Responsibilities

  • The qualified individual will lead a team while building and managing relationships with key Federal clients
  • Leadership responsibilities include:
    • Operating with integrity and sound business principals
    • Establishing goals
    • Identifying opportunities and being accountable to actions needed to assure capture
    • Building and maintaining positive client relationships
    • Mentoring and growing team capabilities and capacity
    • Partnering with other senior leaders to take action and achieve results for clients and business performance
    • Growing and diversifying military and federal business
  • Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as positive leaders and mentors
  • The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business in collaboration with others
  • With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership

Qualifications

  • 12 years of relevant experience managing and leading design and design teams for facilities and infrastructure projects in the military and civilian federal agency space
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Direct project management and design experience and client relationships with USACE, NAVFAC, USMC, USAF, DHS, National Guard, and civilian federal agencies
  • Direct experience and relationships with architects, design firms, consultants, and contractors serving military and civilian federal agencies
  • Strong technical and design skills and design leadership with client-relevant software and standards 
  • Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
  • Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
  • Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably

Base Salary Range:

  • $150,000 - $260,000
  • Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation

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.

Salary : $150,000 - $260,000

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