What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager/ Practice Lead - Natural Gas position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn is seeking a driven and experienced Senior Project Manager to help expand our Natural Gas infrastructure consulting practice in Dallas or Fort Worth Office!
Responsibilities
This is a unique opportunity for a consulting engineer with a passion for utility-scale natural gas projects, such as distribution systems, pipeline design, compressor stations, or gas facilities and to build a practice focused on forward-thinking natural gas solutions.
In this role, you will:
Lead and grow a Natural Gas consulting team
Build strong, lasting relationships with gas utilities, municipalities, and private sector clients
Deliver technically sound, regulatory-compliant, and financially viable infrastructure projects
Leadership responsibilities include:
Operating with integrity and sound business principles
Providing vision, strategy, and business planning
Establishing and achieving growth goals
Maintaining clear, open communication with partners and staff
Managing projects and mentoring staff for long-term success
At Kimley-Horn, our Project Managers/Practice Builders:
Operate with a high degree of autonomy
Deliver profitable, well-run projects
Develop future leaders and transition work effectively
Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
Are rewarded with a generous performance-based bonus structure and path to ownership
Qualifications
15 years of experience in natural gas infrastructure or closely related projects
PE License required
Existing client relationships with utilities, municipalities, or gas service providers
Strong understanding of natural gas systems, utility distribution, midstream infrastructure, or renewable gas technologies
Solid technical proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, GIS, or related tools
Business development experience (proposals, scopes, budgeting)
A desire to build and lead a practice that drives meaningful infrastructure outcomes
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.
