What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager - Ports and Industrial Development position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Project Manager to expand our Ports and Industrial Development practice in Savannah, GA!
Responsibilities
- The qualified individual will help grow our Ports and Industrial Development team while building and managing relationships with key clients
- Leadership responsibilities include:
- Operating with integrity and sound business principals
- 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 Ports and Industrial Development 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional licensure as a P.E. in Georgia or ability to obtain in 6 months
- 10 years of diversified civil engineering experience
- The successful candidate will support complex projects such as port/cargo terminal upland site work and/or industrial development from concept development to preparation of construction documents, permitting and construction administration. Experience with large projects, project phasing plans and industrial sites will be an asset to your success for this position!
- Prepare design documents and reports for civil site development (site layout, grading, storm water, erosion control, utilities, and other infrastructure systems)
- Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budget and timelines
- Perform calculations, cost estimates, prepare drawings, technical specifications, and write reports
- Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans
- Coordinate civil design staff along with other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets
- Perform limited field observations in support of construction and data collection
- Attend client meetings as necessary
- Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scope of work, fees and budgets, and schedules
- 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
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
- Strong communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills are a must
- AutoCAD, and Civil3D experience
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 17 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Generous 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.
