Coastal and Waterfront Practice Leader

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Leader to expand our Coastal Waterfront and Ports practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL)!

Responsibilities

• This position leads business development efforts, manages relationships with key clients, and oversees all project tasks while mentoring the growth of younger staff

• Has a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business

• Pursuing opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to Kimley-Horn's success

• Leadership responsibilities include:

• Growing and leading Coastal and Waterfront Planning and Engineering practice

• 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

Qualifications

• Our Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor

• With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership

• At least 15 years of experience managing coastal and waterfront projects

• Bachelor's, preferred Masters degree in coastal engineering or related field

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

• Familiarity with marine and coastal engineering principles and practices and regulations

• Familiarity with regulatory, environmental compliance

• 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 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.

Share this job with a friend (

Share on social media

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted.

PleaseCLICK HERE ( to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role.

If you require an accommodation, pleaseCLICK HERE. (

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Posted Date 2 months ago (4/21/2026 10:40 AM)

ID 2026-23561

Education Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Focus Surface Water